Omnicity Makes Its Third Strategic Ohio Acquisition

MarketWatch.com

Omnicity Corp, the Midwest's largest and fastest growing fixed wireless broadband service provider, has agreed to acquire the Motorola Canopy wireless network assets and subscribers of RAA Services based in Columbiana County, Ohio.

The addition of RAA Services adds 10 towers passing more than 32,000 households and furthers the existing partnership with the Columbiana County Port Authority (CCPA) to make use of its fiber optic network throughout the county. Omnicity CEO, Greg Jarman, commented, "RAA Services gives us feet on the ground in Columbiana County Ohio to further our expansion into Eastern Ohio and build out the surrounding counties. We welcome its customers and look forward to making use of CCPA's infrastructure and fiber optic network to support our fixed wireless network."

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DRS, Omnicity to launch wireless broadband

Business Journal Daily

With an acquisition deal ready to be finalized in a matter of days, the companies responsible for bringing broadband connection to Columbiana County via fiber optics say they expect to begin service by August.

Executives from Omnicity Inc. of Indiana last night told members of the Columbiana County Port Authority it’s looking to acquire an unnamed communication company in a few days, which will give it the infrastructure it needs to start building its broadband footprint into the county. And the company reported more good news: It will start generating revenue for the port authority in July, said the vice president of business development, David Weddell.

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