LightSquared Adds AirTouch Communications to Its Partner Portfolio

LightSquared and AirTouch Communications have just announced they have signed a new multi-year wholesale agreement.

According to LightSquared, AirTouch is the 15th partner that signed an agreement with the company in order to expand or develop new mobile services, devices as well as applications.

However, AirTouch will be the first device manufacturer that will sell wireless connectivity over LightSquared’s network, along with its own developed communications devices.

AirTouch Communications is a well-known manufacturer of telecommunications device that offers various services including voice, data, video and traditional landline.

“With LightSquared’s wholesale-only business model, we can not only provide wireless connectivity to existing customers, but we are now able to tap new revenue streams while generating additional value for our customers and shareholders,” said Hide Kanakubo, CEO, AirTouch.

Under agreement, AirTouch will offer its own branded wireless connectivity using LightSquared network.

In addition, customers who purchase AirTouch Communications products will be able to sign up for wireless connectivity for purchased devices.

Furthermore, the agreement allows AirTouch Communications to offer its devices through LightSquared’s other wholesale partners.

“In addition to cellular voice and data products, AirTouch Communications can now add a new source of revenue by delivering a bundled wireless offering to their customers. This represents the true spirit of LightSquared’s wholesale-only business model, and we look forward to AirTouch using our network to develop next-generation products and services, and forge new strategic alliances,” said Sanjiv Ahuja, chairman and chief executive officer of LightSquared.

Those who are not familiar with AirTouch's products should know that the company has a rich history of providing the latest high-end, user friendly cellular cordless telephone technology, as well as wireless signal amplification products.

Some of the best AirTouch Communication products, which will also be sold via LightSquared's other partners, include: cell@home, HomeConnex, UFO and FocalPoint.