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Green Bay, WI (January 20, 2025) – Nsight has announced Kova Kolondzic as its Chief Marketing Officer. Kolondzic will oversee all aspects of Nsight’s marketing operations, including brand management, customer acquisition and revenue growth.

 “We are excited to welcome Kova to the Cellcom and Nsight family,” said Brighid Riordan, CEO. “Her strategic vision, expertise in digital marketing and passion for innovation will accelerate our mission to deliver extraordinary customer experiences and lead our marketing efforts into our next technology evolution.”

A visionary Leader, Kolondzic joins Nsight with more than 19 years of marketing, brand and general management experience delivering turnarounds on iconic, billion-dollar brands and scaling small growth businesses. Prior to joining Nsight, Kova held various leadership positions across globally recognized brands such as Huggies®, Poise®, Dr Pepper® and Remington® where she spearheaded data-driven digital marketing executions that delivered record-breaking ROIs, launched groundbreaking product innovations and created award winning creative campaigns that drove brand awareness, equity and engagement. She most recently worked as an independent consultant providing corporations guidance in brand and go-to-market strategy, product development, product marketing, channel development and optimization, customer success, and more.

Kolondzic earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing and Public and Corporate Communication from Valparaiso University.

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

Eau Claire, WI – January 2, 2025 – Cellcom is thrilled to announce a new partnership with MacMan, Inc., a regional leader in Apple product sales, service, and support. Beginning January 2025, MacMan will proudly serve as an authorized retailer

Cellcom, bringing reliable telecommunications products and services to the West Central Wisconsin community.

Founded in 1993 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, MacMan has grown from a small, home-based business into a trusted provider of tech solutions. With over 30 years of expertise in sales, repairs, training, and business tech services, MacMan has built a reputation for exceptional customer care.

“We are excited to expand our offerings and join forces with Cellcom, a company that shares our dedication to exceptional service and community focus,” said Michael Ohren, founder and CEO  of  MacMan. “Together, we’ll provide cutting-edge tech and reliable communication solutions, all under one roof.”

Established in 1987, Cellcom is a homegrown Wisconsin company with roots dating back to 1910. With a legacy of connecting communities, Cellcom is known for its dependable wireless and internet services backed by personalized customer care. Recent investments in the Chippewa Valley, including the addition of new cell sites and over 1,000 miles of drive testing, have optimized the local network to ensure an exceptional user experience.

“Partnering with MacMan allows us to enhance our presence in Chippewa Valley and connect even more people to our reliable network,” said Chris Hanold, Director of Retail and Agent Sales at Cellcom. “MacMan’s expertise in technology solutions complements our mission to provide community-driven care and outstanding connectivity.” In addition, Cellcom’s business sales consultant will continue to serve the Eau Claire market.

The collaboration means residents and businesses in West Central Wisconsin area can now look to MacMan for the latest Cellcom wireless products and services, including iPhones, connected Apple Watches, and other devices. With both companies’ shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, this partnership is set to deliver technology solutions while meeting the evolving needs of the community.

Oconto, WI (December 16, 2024) – Local wireless provider Cellcom is bringing a new high-speed home internet option to residents and businesses in Oconto and Oconto Falls.

Powered by new 5G technology on existing cell towers, this home internet option works with internet equipment at the customer’s location and allows for easy installation. This solution offers quick response times, enhanced reliability, and affordable pricing for households.

“We’re excited to expand our high-speed home internet service to Oconto and Oconto Falls,” said Rick Brooks, Chief Technology Officer at Cellcom. “Our goal is to make connectivity accessible and affordable, whether it’s through 5G technology or programs that reduce barriers to staying connected.”

Oconto and Oconto Falls residents can check availability for their specific address on www.cellcom.com/internet or by contacting Customer Care at 1-800-236-0055. For a limited time, customers in Oconto and Oconto Falls can enjoy a special promotional rate of $34.95/month for service, which includes unlimited data at the fastest speed available to your address.

Cellcom is also proud to support the Lifeline program, a government assistance initiative that offers eligible customers significant discounts on wireless or broadband plans. By qualifying for Lifeline, residents can reduce their monthly costs, ensuring that access to essential services like home internet is attainable for all. More information can be found at www.cellcom.com/plans/lifeline-programs.

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.