The Select History

Select Communications is a privately owned Minnesota Corporation. Founded in 1994 as a reseller of wireless service, Select Communications was originally known as Select Cellular. As our name indicates, we were the first company to offer Twin Cities' customers the opportunity to "SELECT" the wireless service that best fit their needs!

KEY MILESTONES
1994 - Founded as Select Cellular
1998 - Grew to the 6th largest wireless reseller in the nation and launched Wholesale Distributor Division
1999 - Recognized as the 39th Fastest Growing Private Company in Minnesota by City Business
January 2000 - AirTouch Cellular (now Verizon Wireless) acquired Select's Wireless Resale Division
April 2000 - Changed name to Select Communications and focused on growth of Wholesale Distributor Division
2002 - Voted favorite place to buy wireless by Star Tribune readers
2003 - Recognized as the 14th Fastest Growing Private Company in Minnesota by The Business Journal
2004 - Recognized as the 41st Fastest Growing Private Company in Minnesota by The Business Journal
2004 - Twin Cities Retail Locations became T-Mobile Exclusive Dealers
2005 - Recognized as the 31st Fastest Growing Private Company in Minnesota by The Business Journal
2006 - Partnered with Alltel Wireless to open Premier Agent Retail locations
2006 - Recognized as the 40th Fastest Growing Private Company in Minnesota by The Business Journal
2007 - Recognized as One of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine
2008 - Recognized as One of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine

Today, Select has grown to the largest volume distributor of wireless service in the Upper Midwest. As an industry leader, we provide customers a single source for expert advice on all available wireless voice and data solutions.

The Select Approach

Select's approach is to make buying wireless service an easy and pleasurable experience for ALL customers. Whether you're a Fortune 100 company or an individual consumer, Select is committed to helping you determine which wireless service is truly best for you!

In our quest to simplify the wireless buying experience, Select has secured relationships with the nation's leading wireless carriers and equipment manufacturers. These relationships give our customers access to the best wireless services available, as well as to the widest selection of wireless phones, data devices, and accessories in the Upper Midwest. Here are some of the major service providers and equipment manufacturers available through Select:

Service Providers:
Alltel Wireless, T-Mobile

Equipment Manufacturers:
Blackberry (RIM), Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, HTC, Palm, LG, UTStarcom

The Select Strategy

We realize that one of the biggest challenges facing today's wireless customer is sorting through the maze of service and equipment options available in the marketplace. Through our multi-channel distribution strategy, Select provides guided support from experienced industry professionals that are trained to handle your specific needs.

Distribution Channels
Retail: Select's Retail Channel is divided into two categories with stores exclusive to either
T-Mobile or Alltel Wireless. Their seven T-Mobile Exclusive Dealer locations are located in high traffic regional malls throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area. Select's Alltel Wireless Premier Agent locations are located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Find the location nearest you.

Direct: Select's Direct Sales Team is focused on providing business customers, ranging from small to Fortune 100 companies, with the latest in wireless voice and data solutions.
For a FREE Wireless Analysis of your company's needs.

Dealer Partners: Select's Indirect Channel is made up of independent companies authorized to sell wireless services through Select. These companies range from retail organizations to those specializing in business-to-business sales. Become a Select Dealer Partner.