Elcotel Announces First U.S. Deployment of Revolutionary Grapevine Network Terminals

Strategic Insights -

Elcotel, a leading provider to the public communications market, has announced the first U.S. deployment of its Grapevine network terminals, supported by the e-Prism back office support system, at the Venice Municipal Airport. The deployment marks a significant milestone in Elcotel's mission to transform the public communications market by combining traditional payphone capabilities with sponsor-paid advertising, e-commerce, and personalized information services from the Internet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Elcotel has deployed its Grapevine network terminals at the Venice Municipal Airport, marking the first U.S. deployment of the revolutionary technology.
  • The Grapevine terminal network is powered by e-Prism, Elcotel's comprehensive system for "back office" support and content management.
  • Grapevine combines traditional payphone capabilities with sponsor-paid advertising and content, e-commerce, and personalized information services from the Internet in a public access setting.
  • Elcotel has also announced additional U.S. deployments with a Regional Bell Operating Company and a major U.S. Interexchange carrier that will begin in January.
  • The company will also begin deploying the Grapevine network in Canada under its previously announced $125 million agreement with Canada Payphone Corporation.
  • Grapevine and e-Prism add value for consumers, public communications providers, and businesses seeking to target specific consumer demographics.
  • Elcotel is a leader in providing public access telecommunications networks and management services for both domestic and international wireline and wireless communication networks.

Statistics:

  • The Venice Municipal Airport is the first U.S. location to deploy Elcotel's Grapevine network terminals.
  • Elcotel has announced additional U.S. deployments with a Regional Bell Operating Company and a major U.S. Interexchange carrier, with deployments set to begin in January.
  • The company has also signed a $125 million agreement with Canada Payphone Corporation to deploy the Grapevine network in Canada.
  • Grapevine terminals combine traditional payphone capabilities with sponsor-paid advertising, e-commerce, and personalized information services from the Internet.

Sources:

  • "Elcotel, Inc. Announces First U.S. Deployment of Revolutionary Grapevine Network Terminals" [PRNewswire, Dec. 28]
  • "Elcotel, Inc. Fact Sheet" [Elcotel's corporate website, www.elcotel.com]