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Cellular Express Phone Rentals Celebrates 15th Anniversary with New Partnerships with the Travel Industry.

Feb. 1, 2010 – Cellular Express Phone Rentals, one of the nation’s leading cellular and satellite phone rental providers has launched a new website with new technology and a new logo.   

 “Fifteen years is a long time in this industry, so we want to kick off our next decade with a lot of noise.  As one of the pioneers in the industry, we still strive to be the leaders in every aspect of what we do, especially with technology and the customer experience. Our new website features online ordering and a password protected section for customers which allows them to view the status of their order, reserve new services and get access to special offers” said company president and founder, Richard Nardone.  "We've seen a lot of changes in technology and most recently with the world's fluctuating economic climate.  In order to retain your level of leadership in any field, you have to adapt to changes and embrace new trends and economies of scale.  I'm proud to say our company has and is weathering the storm, and we have a very optimistic outlook for the future."

Cellular Express Phone Rentals’ main customers generally include international business travelers from Fortune 500 companies, US & International Government Agencies, Military, Universities and general leisure travelers, but the company is now focusing on expanding its relationships with the travel trade. “We have been working with the travel trade for quite some time, but we are looking to expand our relationships.  We know it is getting harder to earn money in the travel industry, so we have introduced a new aggressive commission program, starting at 12%,  that allows travel agents and tour operators to earn more commission by recommending our services to their clients” said Nardone. 

Cellular Express Phone Rentals offers one of the largest international cellular and satellite rental phone inventories in the .  Interestingly, the record setting number of hurricanes this year resulted in hundreds of satellite phone rentals for people stranded in or traveling to the hardest hit areas in the . “Every available satellite phone in our inventory was sent out in each of Katrina, Rita and Wilma. We’ve actually had to purchase dozens more to assure that we will continue to meet the demand. Most of our satellite phones are rented by those taking a cruise or safari, but I’m certainly glad we are able to help the hurricane victims here at home communicate while they get their lives back in order” said Nardone.  

In the wake of the world's most recent tragety, Cellular Express was there to assist with hundreds of satellite phones for use in Haiti.  "We worked around the clock in order to supply disaster recovery teams, journalists as well as residents with Iridium satellite phones," said Nardone.  " We wish there was more we could do for the victims of this tragedy, our thoughts and prayers go out to all who where effected by this natural disaster."

With Cellular Express Phone Rentals’ new online reservation process and prompt delivery service, individuals can have a phone on their doorstep overnight.  Cellular Express offers cellular and satellite service to over 220 countries.  International cell phone rentals start at $14.95 per week while satellite phones start at $95 per week.  In each case, airtime rates apply and vary per country visited.

Cellular Express Phone Rentals, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Richard Nardone and has become one of nation’s leaders in cell phone and satellite phone rentals.  Customers include Fortune 500 companies, US & International Government Agencies, US Military and general business and leisure travelers.  Information about Cellular Express Phone Rentals and how to reserve a cellular or satellite phone, is available via the company’s web site at www.CellularPhoneRentals.com or by calling 1-800-320-7776.