Green Bay, WI (November 25, 2024) –  Cellcom has selected 31 nonprofits to receive a share of its annual Green Gifts, which invests money from recycled cell phones back into environmental projects. This year Cellcom’s Green Gifts are helping monitor and maintain Wisconsin waterways, connecting communities with food forests and gardening projects, expanding youth environmental education opportunities, and more.

“Cellcom is focused on protecting the local environment and to investing in projects that give back to the communities where we live, work and play.  From preserving and enhancing natural areas to providing research and educational programming, this year’s Green Gift recipients are leading the way for environmental causes locally,” said Mick O’Malley, director of sustainability at Cellcom.  “We’re proud to support the many nonprofits throughout our service area that are not only working to conserve the local environment but also providing learning opportunities so people can help protect and enjoy the place we call home.”

The 2024 Cellcom Green Gifts were awarded throughout Cellcom’s service area and included:

• Navarino Nature Center
• Manitowoc County Historical Society
• Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
• Sheboygan Senior Community
• Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance
• Baird Creek Preservation Foundation
• Tree for Tomorrow
• Wild Instincts
• Woodland Dunes Nature Center
• Twin Oaks School Forest
• Bay View Middle School Environmental Club
• Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program administered by UW-Green Bay
• Open Door Bird Sanctuary
• Freedom House Ministries
• Friends of Community Gardens, Inc.
• Bookworm Gardens
• Red Smith School
• Brown County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
• New Leaf Foods84
• Green Bay Botanical Garden
• Ukwakhwa
• Greater Green Bay YMCA
• L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
• Shawano Community Middle School
• Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc.
• City of Green Bay Conservation Corps
• Aldo Leopold Association of Parents, Teachers and Others
• Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
• Green Bay West High School
• Ledge View Nature Center

Since 2004, Cellcom has offered a cell phone recycling program where customers and community members are encouraged to bring in their old or unwanted phones to be reused and recycled. Cellcom ships the phones to recyclers who send money to Cellcom for the materials saved from them. Cellcom’s Green Gift program completes the green cycle that starts with consumers being environmentally conscious and donating their devices.

Cellcom is proud to support organizations of all sizes, whose work is impacting the community and building a greener tomorrow. The company’s recycling program has generated $624,920 for local charities over the past 21 years.

October 15, 2024 – Cellcom is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Village of Egg Harbor to provide public Wi-Fi in the downtown area, launched last week just in time for this past weekend’s annual Pumpkin Patch Festival. This exciting collaboration aims to enhance the experience for residents and visitors alike by offering seamless internet connectivity throughout the bustling downtown district.

The introduction of public Wi-Fi in Egg Harbor’s downtown area marks a significant milestone in Cellcom’s commitment to fostering community engagement and connectivity. This initiative will provide numerous benefits, including:

• Enhanced Visitor Experience: Visitors can now easily access information about local attractions, events, and businesses, making their stay in Egg Harbor more enjoyable and convenient.
• Support for Local Businesses: Public Wi-Fi will enable local businesses to engage with customers more effectively, offering promotions, updates, and services in real-time.
• Community Connectivity: Residents and visitors can stay connected with family and friends, share their experiences on social media, and access essential services online.
• Event Accessibility: With the Pumpkin Patch Festival and additional events held year-round, attendees will benefit from reliable internet access to share their festive moments while staying informed about event schedules and activities.

“Understanding that reliable connectivity is an ongoing challenge within Door County, the Village of Egg Harbor is thrilled to partner with Nsight to provide free public Wi-Fi in our downtown business corridor. The free public Wi-Fi network will provide our visitors and residents easy access to the internet while on the go, experiencing all of the fantastic venues downtown Egg Harbor has to offer,” said Megan Sawyer, Village Administrator for the Village of Egg Harbor. 

“We are incredibly excited to partner with the Village of Egg Harbor to bring public Wi-Fi to the heart of the community,” said Rick Brooks, Chief Technology Officer at Nsight, parent company of Cellcom. “This initiative reflects our dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing essential connectivity. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this service will have, especially as Egg Harbor gears up for more visitors and events in the future.”

As we celebrate this new chapter of connectivity in Egg Harbor, we remain committed to exploring further opportunities to support and uplift our communities. The public Wi-Fi initiative is just one example of how Cellcom strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Investment for this project was a combination of funding from Cellcom, the Village of Egg Harbor, Egg Harbor Business Association, County of Door Board of Supervisors, and a grant from the Broadband Expansion Grant Program awarded by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. 

(July 23, 2024) – Cellcom is now accepting applications for the 2024 Green Gifts program. Through Green Gifts, Cellcom donates proceeds from its cell phone recycling program to local organizations, programs and projects that are dedicated to or support the environment, ranging from environmental education to preservation to sustainability.

“Northeast Wisconsin has an abundance of lakes, rivers, forests, and wildlife. It’s what attracts many of us to the area, whether it’s for our residence or recreation. And it is up to us to protect these natural resources,” said Mick O’Malley, director of sustainability at Cellcom. “We’re excited to support nonprofits that are leading the way as environmental stewards. These efforts pave the way for our communities to connect with nature by enhancing natural areas, providing educational programming, and spearheading research efforts.”

Green Gifts complete the green cycle that starts with consumers being environmentally conscious and recycling their old handsets.

“We encourage you to recycle old, unused phones at a local Cellcom location for responsible disposal. This keeps harmful materials out of landfills and supports local organizations of all sizes whose work is positively impacting the community and building a greener tomorrow,” said O’Malley.

This year a total of $17,000 will be donated across Cellcom’s service area. Applications must be submitted by September 24 at noon. The online application and additional criteria can be found at www.cellcom.com/greengifts. Award recipients will be notified in October.

Sturgeon Bay, WI (July 18, 2024) – Local wireless provider Cellcom is bringing a new 5G internet option to residents and businesses throughout Door County.  

“Cellcom is thrilled to debut a 5G internet option for homes and businesses. Door County has unique challenges when it comes to deploying fast, reliable internet. Internet options were available but did not meet local needs. The wireless products lacked the desired speed and reliability.  Fiber internet offered solutions to those problems but the cost to deploy fiber in the rocky terrain has continued to skyrocket slowing delivery of this option in the peninsula. Fortunately, technology continues to advance, and our new 5G home internet is here to help residents, businesses and vacationers in Door County get connected,” said Brighid Riordan, CEO of Cellcom.

Cellcom’s high-speed internet option is powered by new, 5G technology on existing cell towers. It pairs with internet equipment at the customer’s location and does not require professional installation or interior wiring. Service starts at $49.95/month and includes unlimited data at the fastest speed available to your address.

“The 5G technology uses different spectrum than our other wireless services and we have a variety of options to expand capacity as needed. As a result, busy times in the peninsula will not impact the speed and availability of the service,” said Rick Brooks, CTO and VP of Engineering at Cellcom. “We’re seeing speeds ranging from 100-300+ Mbps, which will vary based on distance from tower and any obstructions, but definitely sets this solution apart from other wireless options in the community.”

The new service is available in portions of Door County, including Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Ellison Bay, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Sister Bay and Sturgeon Bay. Service availability will vary by address.

“Door County is special to us. Throughout Cellcom’s history we’ve invested in the latest technology including our fiber backbone throughout Door and all the way to Washington Island. We’ve taken precautions to preserve the landscape while doing so and worked with partners throughout the county to understand and meet the technology needs. We are committed to finding the right technology to support our communities and this long-term dedication ultimately resulted in a new option for customers,” said Riordan.

More information is available at cellcom.com/internet, over the phone at 800-236-0055, or at a local Cellcom location.

(June 6, 2024) – The Stockbridge-Munsee Community and Cellcom have partnered to improve wireless service throughout the community. Enhancements include new cell towers and a rooftop cell site and in-building enhancements at North Star Casino.

“Connectivity is critical for tribal members, those that live in the tribal community and the surrounding areas. Stockbridge-Munsee significantly invested to help enhance wireless service and partnering with Cellcom as a local provider helped us ensure the project was successful,” said Shannon Holsey, Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal President.  

The first portion of the project focused on enhancing coverage in and near North Star Casino. Stockbridge-Munsee Community invested in a wireless in-building system, which is designed to seamlessly improve indoor cellular coverage and support large events with thousands of attendees. Cellcom was the first tenant on the system which went live in December of 2023.

“Concrete structures can present challenges to cellular service due to the building materials blocking signal. In-building systems enhance coverage and make it seamless for the user as their devices will automatically pick up the signal without connecting to Wi-Fi. We regularly see hundreds of customers connected to our network via the in-building system,” said Rick Brooks, CTO and VP of Engineering at Cellcom.

Cellcom also enhanced coverage just outside of North Star Casino with a rooftop cell site at the location. Stockbridge-Munsee Community leased the wireless provider space for this addition. The rooftop cell site provides a better experience for those near the casino and also conserves bandwidth on the nearby tower by picking up traffic from casino visitors. This site went live in February of this year.

The latest additions included the construction of new cellular towers throughout the area. Stockbridge-Munsee Community contracted with Cellcom’s tower company to construct four cell sites. Cellcom is the first tenant on each of these towers, which turned up in May. These are located on Camp 14 Rd. near the Stockbridge-Munsee Fire Department, East of Bowler on Butternut Ln., Big Lake Rd. north of E. Town Hall Rd. and on Pine Hills Dr. southwest of Hwy 47, which also serves a portion of Menominee County.

“We appreciate the partnership with Stockbridge-Munsee Community and their dedication of funds to build the tower structures, which allowed Cellcom to invest to expand its network. The enhancements allow for coverage to reach further in some rural portions of our service area, bring faster speeds to users and will allow more devices to be connected at one time,” said Brooks. “We’re already seeing a lot of traffic on these sites, reaffirming the need.”

Lakewood, WI (June 3, 2024) — Local wireless provider Cellcom is bringing a new high-speed internet option to residents and businesses in Lakewood and Townsend.  

“Cellcom is dedicated to connecting cities and towns of all sizes. Lakewood and Townsend are known for their access to nature, outdoor recreation, and peaceful living environment. While you can still choose to unplug in this sought-after setting, connectivity is there to stay connected and check in on who or what is important to you,” said Brighid Riordan, CEO of Cellcom. “Our new internet option means connecting with loved ones, access to remote work, healthcare or school, and more entertainment, which can translate to a better quality of life for residents and visitors and increased tourism for the communities.” 

The high-speed internet option is powered by new technology on existing cell towers. Work is complete on three towers, with a fourth being completed near Mosquito Lake in the fall. Osprey built a nest on top of the tower that will serve this area and Cellcom is delaying work until the birds migrate for the year, which typically occurs in late August. Additional addresses will be served when the work is complete.  

“Osprey frequently nest on manmade structures like cell towers. The birds typically arrive in the spring and depart in late August or early September. We will work to bring our home internet to the Mosquito Lake area as soon as possible after they migrate for the year,” said Riordan.  

Cellcom also partnered with Oconto County Economic Development on a project to deliver fiber to a portion of Lakewood in 2023, serving more than 250 homes and businesses in the town. Sign up available for both internet options. Customers can learn more at cellcom.com/highspeed, by calling the company’s customer care team at 800-826-5215 or visit Lakewood Cellular (15289 WI-32, Lakewood).  

Pulaski, WI (May 21, 2024) – Nsight Telservices is proud to announce Pulaski High School seniors Dahlia Maroszek and Sam VanZeeland as the recipients of the 2024 Ray J. Riordan, Sr. Scholarship. Each student was awarded a $750 scholarship.

The Ray J. Riordan, Sr. Scholarship was established in 1989 to recognize a Pulaski High School senior who serves as an editor for the Pulaski News. The Pulaski News is the oldest student-run community newspaper in the United States. Ray J. Riordan, Sr. served as an editor for the Tricopa, a community paper that preceded the Pulaski News.  Ray was the son of Daniel and Florence Riordan, the first generation of the Riordan family to be involved in the telephone company.

The scholarship recipients are selected for their exceptional work as editors at the Pulaski News.

“Throughout its rich history The Pulaski News has received fresh energy and new perspective from its student reporters and editors. Their dedication, enthusiasm and work ethic has been demonstrated during their time at The Pulaski News and those qualities will serve them well as they move on in their post-secondary education. Nsight Telservices is proud to offer our support and we wish Dahlia and Sam the best in their future endeavors,” said Cindy Durand, Senior Director of Marketing Communications at Nsight.

Nsight Telservices offers world-class telecommunication solutions with exceptional customer care. Residential offerings include high-speed internet, voice and television for customers in various service areas of Northeast Wisconsin. Nsight, parent company of Nsight Telservices and Cellcom, is a premier communications provider throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. To learn more about Nsight Telservices, visit www.nsighttel.com.

Green Bay, WI (May 21, 2024) – Nsight has announced Hollie Conard as its Chief Financial Officer. Conard will manage all accounting and financing for the company and be responsible for risk management and long-term financial planning.

“Hollie is an accomplished finance and accounting professional who has worked across many complex industries and led companies through transformations. She brings an impressive record of strong leadership and driving results,” said Brighid Riordan, CEO of Cellcom. “Hollie’s experience and vision will be impactful to the Nsight family of companies, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

Conard joins Nsight with more than 27 years of experience in accounting and finance. She most recently worked as director of financial planning and analysis at Kohler Corporation for the Energy Division and previously served as vice president of Controlling Food & Consumer Packaging at Ahlstrom-Munksjo. Her career includes three years in senior accounting positions at Multi-Color Corporation and more than 18 years at Georgia-Pacific.

Conard is a Certified Public Accountant. She earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay.

Nsight is the parent company of Cellcom, Nsight Telservices, and Nsight Tower. The family of companies provides complete telecommunications services, including wireless and fiber-based services to residential and business customers, along with tower erection and maintenance services in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. www.nsight.com

Pittsfield, WI (May 16, 2024) – Local telecommunications provider Nsight Telservices has started construction on a $5.3 million expansion project to deliver fiber-to-the-premise to every address in the Town of Pittsfield, in northwest Brown County. Fiber internet will offer residents and businesses speeds starting at 300/Mbps up to a gigabit.

“Nsight Telservices has served the Pittsfield community for more than a century as the town has grown and technology has evolved. We’re proud to continue that commitment as we invest to bring fiber to the community, ultimately benefitting our neighbors for years to come,” said Brighid Riordan, CEO of Nsight. 

Fiber internet offers faster speeds, more bandwidth and improved reliability. Because the technology is scalable to deliver faster speeds as internet use-cases evolve, it’s considered future-proof. The increased bandwidth can support more devices at one time, including multiple devices streaming or video conferencing simultaneously. Reliability keeps smart-home devices like security cameras, thermostats and more running around the clock. Nsight Telservices new service offering will also provide equal upload and download capabilities. These symmetrical speeds are a major benefit for large uploads, gaming, video calls or any live-streaming feeds.

While Nsight is delivering 92% of the investment at $4.9 million, additional funds come from the Town of Pittsfield in choosing to use federal grant funds from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and a broadband grant awarded by the State of Wisconsin. At $275,000 and $123,628 respectively, these funds will cover close to 8% of the project.

“Public-private partnerships are important to building out broadband in rural areas. We appreciate our relationship with the Town of Pittsfield and having been working toward this goal for a long time,” said Riordan. “Elected leaders were specific in wanting this project to benefit every home and business in the town, rather than just a few.”

The project overlaps Nsight Telservices existing internet network and will add to the company’s growing fiber footprint. Nsight began adding fiber-to-the-home in the adjacent Pulaski community starting in 2005 and completed an overbuild of its copper network throughout the Village proper in 2022. The company also provides fiber services in Hobart as well as Luxemburg and Casco.

“The overbuild of our network in Pittsfield demonstrates how much we care about getting the best services to rural Wisconsin,” said Riordan. “We don’t necessarily take the easy route. We take the route that best serves our customers, and we get it done right.”

Construction will continue throughout 2024 and 2025. Residents can visit nsighttel.com/fiberbuilds for additional details and to sign up for service.

This project is being supported, in part, through $123,628 of funds from the State of Wisconsin, acting by and through the Public Service of Wisconsin.

Palm Springs, California, May 6, 2024 – Cellcom has been named a 2024 Excellence in Marketing Award recipient by Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) at the Mobile Carriers Show.

Recognizing the most creative and imaginative marketing campaigns across print, broadcast, digital and social platforms in the mobile carriers industry, awardees were honored onstage April 18 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, California.

Cellcom was named the winner of the TV Commercials and YouTube category for carrier members for 2024, chosen by CCA members for its Technology with a Heartbeat launch commercial. The commercial featured Cellcom CEO Brighid Riordan and highlighted the company’s longstanding commitment to its customers while introducing its new brand message.   

CCA’s annual Excellence in Marketing Awards are given to exemplary submissions reviewed and selected by CCA members, and the CCA member campaign submission with the most overall votes is also presented with the People’s Choice Award.

“The creative submissions received in the 2024 Excellence in Marketing Awards program are the best examples of the talent and excellence our competitive carrier marketplace has to offer,” said Tim Donovan, President and CEO of CCA. “We’re delighted to showcase our Excellence in Marketing award winners and participants as the cream of the crop in the wireless industry and across the marketing field.”

“Technology with a Heartbeat is our promise to our customers and our commercials reflect our efforts to keep customers at the center of all we do. We are honored our introductory spot was recognized with an Excellence in Marketing award from CCA,” said Brighid Riordan, CEO of Cellcom.

For more about CCA, visit Competitive Carriers Association on the web at ccamobile.org.

To view Cellcom’s Technology with a Heartbeat commercial, click here.

About Competitive Carriers Association

CCA is the leading association for competitive wireless providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions of customers, as well as vendors and suppliers that provide products and services throughout the wireless communications ecosystem. CCA’s Mobile Carriers Show will take place April 16-18 in Palm Springs, California. CCA’s 2024 Annual Convention will take place September 9-11 in Amelia Island, Florida. Visit ccamobile.org and on X, @CCAMobile and #MCS2024.