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1. Switch to GSC – We’ll Pay Your Fees

   Switch from your current carrier to Golden State Cellular and we’ll cover your Early Termination Fees up to $200 w/qualifed rate plan and 2-year service agreement.

2. $100 Bonus on All New Agreements!

   Open to new and current GSC customers not under agreement. Apply your $100 credit to a new phone, activation fee or to your new account!

3. Upgrade Early!

   GSC customers at least 12 months into agreement can upgrade early and get a free or discounted device by signing a new 2-year agreement.

4. 50% OFF All Handsets!

   We’re extending our 50% discount on all handsets. This offer can be added to any of the options above.

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NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
Darrell Slocum
Marketing & Communications Director
Golden State Cellular
darrells@goldenstatecellular.com
(209) 770-7777

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06-27-11: Jamestown, California. Golden State Cellular
Announces a “Fraud Alert” – A scam reported by cellular carriers across the country has surfaced in the Mother Lode. How it works: An individual randomly dials a cellular customer and announces themselves as a representative of the company and offers a prize or discount. They then ask for information to verify the account such as name, password, last four digits of social security number, etc. Armed with the proper information they then call the carrier and represent themselves as the customer and request changes to the account allowing them access. Golden State Cellular would like to make consumers aware of this situation and suggest using caution when receiving a call requesting this type of information. One of the easiest ways to confirm the identity of the caller is to ask for their name and number and tell them you will call them back. Make sure the number is a verifiable “published” number. For instance, GSC customers would be instructed to call 611 from their GSC phones or to contact our call center at 800-453-8255. Both could be confirmed by visiting our webpage.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06-27-11: Jamestown, California. Golden State Cellular
Announces a “Fraud Alert” – A scam reported by cellular carriers across the country has surfaced in the Mother Lode. How it works: An individual randomly dials a cellular customer and announces themselves as a representative of the company and offers a prize or discount. They then ask for information to verify the account such as name, password, last four digits of social security number, etc. Armed with the proper information they then call the carrier and represent themselves as the customer and request changes to the account allowing them access. Golden State Cellular would like to make consumers aware of this situation and suggest using caution when receiving a call requesting this type of information. One of the easiest ways to confirm the identity of the caller is to ask for their name and number and tell them you will call them back. Make sure the number is a verifiable “published” number. For instance, GSC customers would be instructed to call 611 from their GSC phones or to contact our call center at 800-453-8255. Both could be confirmed by visiting our webpage.

For the holiday season we’ve put together a promotion that should appeal to everyone! Come in and check out our latest device featuring Google’s Android operating system – the HTC Desire. Starting Black Friday ALL Android devices are $100 Off and if you switch to Golden State Cellular we will cover the early termination fee from your current provider – see store for complete details.

Now with Nationwide Data and 3G in the Mother Lode!

Golden State Cellular November Newsletter

Now with Nationwide Data!
GSC customers have had Nationwide Voice coverage for years however; now you can access cool data features such as: picture messaging, email, ringtones, updating social media sites and more while traveling outside the Mother Lode! Visit one of our stores to make sure you are on the right plan with a nationwide data capable device.
Refer A Friend Program

Did you know that telling your friends about GSC can put money in your pocket? If you refer someone to us and they become our customer – you get an account credit and so does your friend! And until the end of the year your credit (normally $50) will be $75!

New Retail Store in Mariposa!

We’ve opened a new retail store in Mariposa located at 5108 Hwy 140
next to the Sierra Telephone office. Stop in and say hello!

Congratulations to Brent Pierce of the GSC Call Center for being our Employee of the Month!

Now you can pay your GSC bill ONLINE!

Online Bill Pay

Have you checked out one of our Android Devices?
Our customers LOVE the HTC Hero and Motorola Milestone especially when combined with the GSC 3G Network!

Did You Know?
You can donate to the school of your choice with our School Rebate Program
We were the first carrier to have a cell site in a National Park and now have SEVEN sites covering Yosemite?
Our owners, Sierra Telephone, Volcano Telephone and Calaveras Telephone, were communication pioneers and have all been in business over 100 Years?
We support emergency personnel by making our portable cell site available for fires in poor coverage areas?
GSC employees give back by volunteering in the community?
We are a major sponsor of several Programs, Fundraisers & Community Events

History of Wireless Communications
From Building the Wireless Future® to Expanding the Wireless Frontier™
1977
• Experimental cellular systems launched in Chicago and the Washington, D.C./Baltimore region.
1983
• On October 13, the first commercial cellular system begins operating in Chicago. In December 1983, the second system activated in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. corridor.
• Motorola introduced the DynaTAC mobile telephone unit, the first truly “mobile” radiotelephone. The phone, dubbed the “brick,” had one hour of talk time and eight hours of standby.
1984
• The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association was founded.
1985
• There were 340,213 cell phone subscribers.
1989

• California RSA NO 3 Limited Partnership/ Golden State Cellular established

1990

• Cellular subscribership surpassed 5 million.
1992
• The number of cellular users passed the 10 million milestone.
• World’s first commercial text message sent by employees of Logica CMG.
1993

• Sierra Cellular an affiliate of Sierra Telephone become the General Partner of California RSA NO 3 Limited Partnership/ Golden State Cellular and opens its first store in Sonora
• The first smart phone (IBM’s Simon) is released to the public and offered consumers a calendar, address book, calculator, email, faxing services and games.
1995

• Golden State Cellular installs its own Nortel Switch
• There were more than 33.8 million wireless subscribers which was approximately 13% of the total U.S. population.
• The average consumer used his or her phone for 115 minutes per month and paid $51.
1996
• The Telecommunications Act of 1996 becomes law, in part designed to open other communications markets to competition.
1997
• The wireless industry unveiled its “Safety – Your Most Important Call” to help educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving.
1998
• The average consumer used his or her phone for 122 minutes per month and paid $39.43.
• The first “bucket” of minutes plan was offered.
2000
• Wireless subscribership in America exceeded 100 million and totaled approximately 38% of the U.S. population.
• Digital wireless users outnumber analog subscribers.
• The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association™ merges with the Wireless Data Forum to become the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association™
2001
• The average wireless consumer uses his or her phone for 320 minutes per month.
• November 8, FCC votes to raise CMRS spectrum limits for individual carriers from 45 MHz to 55 MHz, and subsequently eliminate cap in January 2003.
2002
• Camera phones were first introduced in the U.S. market.
2003
• October 13 marked the 20th anniversary of commercial wireless communications.
2004
• The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association™ changed its name to CTIA-The Wireless Association™.
• The average wireless consumer used his or her phone for 584 minutes per month and paid an average local monthly bill of $50.64.
2005
• Spurred by the Hurricane Katrina disaster, the wireless industry, together with the American Red Cross, developed the national Text 2Help Initiative, which allowed customers to donate $5 via text message in the event of a major disaster.
• Subscribership reached nearly 208 million, which was approximately 69% of the total U.S. population.
• Subscribers used more than 1.5 trillion voice minutes and sent and received more than 81 billion SMS messages.
2008
• There were more than 270 million wireless subscribers who used more than 2.2 trillion minutes and more than 1 trillion SMS messages were sent and received in the U.S.
• The average wireless consumer used his or her phone for 708 minutes per month and paid $50.07 in the average local monthly bill.
• iTunes Application Store (July) and Android Market (October) opened.
2009
• There were more than 285.6 million U.S. wireless subscriber connections which was approximately 91% of the total U.S. population.
• Wireless subscribers used more than 6.2 billion minutes per day and sent and received more than 5 billion SMS messages per day.
• Palm Software Store (January), BlackBerry App World (April), Nokia Ovi Store (May), Palm App Catalog (June) and Windows Mobile Marketplace (July) app stores opened.
2010
• HTC Supersonic 4G phone for Sprint was introduced at International CTIA WIRELESS show.
• After the devastating January earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a record-breaking $35 million had been donated via text message.
• In June, President Barack Obama signed a memorandum committing to freeing up 500 MHz of spectrum for the wireless industry.

NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
Darrell Slocum
Marketing & Communications Director
Golden State Cellular
darrells@goldenstatecellular.com
(209) 770-1557

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09-16-10: Jamestown, California.

Golden State Cellular Announces Data Roaming Agreement with Verizon Wireless.

Coming on the heels of their recent 3G Mobile Broadband expansion, Golden State Cellular announces a reciprocal Data Roaming agreement with Verizon Wireless. Golden State Cellular customers will now have the ability to access features such as: picture messaging, email, internet, social media updates and more nationwide on the Verizon Wireless network, widely credited as being the most expansive and reliable cellular network. In addition Verizon Wireless customers will now be able to access the same data features while on the Golden State Cellular network in the Mother Lode. This is a huge benefit to our area as more and more consumers make access to technology a must have priority when deciding where to travel, recreate, vacation, do business and even relocate.

“The data roaming agreement is great news for Amador. After we met about problems, Golden State responded to the challenge to provide better service to the residents and visitors of the area and I appreciate their efforts. As technology advances it’s important to make sure our rural communities aren’t left behind.”

From Assemblymember Alyson Huber

“Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority has made a commitment to promote and encourage a technology-friendly business environment to retain, attract and grow our businesses. When talking with potential businesses and investors, access to technology is one of their primary requirements. In a rural and demographically diverse area such as ours, having a valued local company like Golden State Cellular investing in our telecommunications infrastructure is a wonderful step into the future.
This type of technology can bridge the technological gaps in low population areas, provide communications where travel is difficult and harsh weather prevents travel. Businesses and residents will have more dependable access to online educational opportunities, research and jobs. This announcement by Golden State Cellular to provide improved access to mobile data services is an asset our residents and businesses. We congratulate Golden State Cellular for their accomplishment.”
From Tuolumne County Economic Development Executive Director Larry Cope

Verizon Wireless is the largest cellular carrier in the United States with over 83 Million subscribers.

About Golden State Cellular
Golden State Cellular, along with their partners, provided the first landline telephone service in the Mother Lode some 100 years ago and was the first to provide cellular service in the Mother Lode. Golden State Cellular continues to exceed the consumer’s expectations by providing the largest network and coverage available in the Central Sierra and Nationwide.
For more information, visit www.goldenstatecellular.com.

NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
Darrell Slocum
Marketing & Communications Director
Golden State Cellular
darrells@goldenstatecellular.com
(209) 770-1557

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07-23-10: Jamestown, California.
Golden State Cellular Announces Expanded Mobile Broadband Coverage Arnold.
Already with the most extensive Mobile Broadband network in the Mother Lode, Golden State Cellular announces the upgrade of their Arnold cell site to 3G. With customers increasing appetite for mobile data applications such as: email, internet access and picture messaging, 3G Mobile Broadband provides a more robust data experience with higher data rates (speed) and the ability to transfer larger files, stream video and music. The company is scheduled to add the technology to multiple existing sites before the end of 2010.

• Pinch Zoom Gesture Support for Gallery, Google Maps and Other Apps
• Leap Thumbnail Views with Pinch Gesture
• Enhanced Graphical Android Market with Access to over 45,000 Apps
• Simultaneous Logon to Multiple Gmail Accounts
• Bluetooth Contact Transfer Support
• Improved Battery Life
• Voice Dialing
• Voice Commands
• Active Call Screen with Speakerphone and Mute Buttons On Screen
• Enhanced Camera Features Including White Balance and Scene Modes
• User Dictionary Management (add, delete and edit custom words use
  for messages and typing)
• Smarter Keyboard Calibration
• And much more…