ACADEMIA

Teletouch Communications announced that Monster Digital, an innovator and developer of advanced memory storage solutions has signed a comprehensive distribution agreement appointing Teletouch’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts, Inc. dba PCI Wholesale (“PCIW”) as the exclusive U.S. Authorized Distributor of its full line of SD and MicroSD Cards in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 wireless carrier indirect retail distribution channels, all Tier 3 and Tier 4 rural carrier company-owned and indirect retail distribution channels, as well as for certain exclusive accounts, including a number of major wholesalers and retailers nationwide. Effective immediately, PCIW will carry the entire suite of Monster Digital’s elite class of SD and MicroSD memory cards, specifically targeted to the fast growing smartphone market segment.

Monster Digital, President, Mike Ridling stated, “We are pleased to announce our distribution partnership with PCI Wholesale, which will play a pivotal role in our growth throughout the expanding multi-billion dollar U.S. wireless market. New smartphones from a variety of handset manufacturers are now the majority of new phones sold. Increased feature functionality, including much more robust photo and video capabilities are driving the need for high-quality, larger capacity, tough and durable flash data cards in mobile devices. PCI Wholesale’s unique relationship to the cellular industry makes them well positioned to help us take full advantage of this high growth retail market opportunity.”

“As a long time Monster Cable user, I am truly excited to support the launch and sales of these superb, new high-quality digital memory products in the fast growing cellular smartphone market,” added T.A. “Kip” Hyde, Jr., President and COO of Teletouch, and CEO of Progressive Concepts. “The user need is there, and interest in MicroSD and SD card products is significantly growing in the wireless retail market, as smartphone handset memory needs are increasing geometrically. Monster Digital provides users with superior products to take advantage of all the benefits their mobile devices have to offer, including crystal clear HD video. PCI Wholesale’s long history in the cellular industry, superior customer support and retail training capabilities will help to solidify Monster Digital’s position and penetration in this important market segment.”

The new high-quality products to be offered in the U.S. under license of the venerable Monster brand include Monster Digital’s recently expanded comprehensive line of rugged, high-capacity SD and MicroSD memory cards. Monster’s Digital lineup, including new 128GB “Vault” Series SD cards and 32GB “Bunker” Series MicroSD cards, offer users of today’s high definition video cameras, smartphones, PDAs and other mobile devices new levels of performance, reliability and total peace of mind. The Monster Digital line offers the ideal memory solution for everyone from casual users and hobbyists to experts and professionals. Notably, unlike conventional SD and MicroSD memory cards, Monster Digital’s new offerings are waterproof, capable of surviving submersion in water for 30 minutes at a depth of 2.6 meters.