American Communications Solutions Offer Big Savings for Telecom Networks During Economic Downturn

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—March 18, 2008 —Telecommunication network managers are saving critical funds and enhancing productivity to better serve their customers using innovative secondary market solutions from American Communications. 

"In a downturned economy, it’s expected that IT and communications infrastructure budgets will tighten," said Phil Grace, chief executive officer, American Communications. "To assist our customers with this challenge, we have tailored our solutions to make sure they can maintain and expand their networks with the same high quality equipment and services they expect. American Communications also offers installation and de-installation services, allowing our customers to remain focused on what they do best - provide excellent customer care."

Equipment Offered At Far Less than Retail Prices
According to recent research from EDS, 80 percent of a CIO’s budget goes toward keeping legacy systems alive. This can be challenging when IT budgets are cut. American Communications’ pre-owned equipment allows customers to maintain legacy equipment even during an economic downturn with high-quality, fully-inspected equipment shipped with a standard one year warranty. The market for surplus IT and communications equipment is swelling to $20 billion a year and customers who traditionally purchase equipment at full price now realize they can receive the same equipment from American Communications for far less than retail cost, allowing them to cost effectively maintain and expand their networks.

Equipment Life Extended through Repairing Damaged or Failed Components
Repairing downed equipment – rather than replacing the gear –  is another way network managers can save critical infrastructure budget. Typical telecommunication network owners do not maintain an in-house team of certified technicians who can test and repair their disabled equipment. American Communications solves this problem and provides greater return on equipment investment by extending equipment life with a state-of-the-art test and repair facility and a team of trained, certified technicians.

Selling Pre-Owned Equipment Extends IT Budget
American Communications provides the skilled resources and operational experience to free communication service providers from the burdens of unused and excess network equipment. They can assist with equipment de-installation and purchase the excess de-installed equipment –adding cash back in to the IT budget.

About American Communications
American Communications is a leading supplier of new, surplus and used telecommunications hardware, supporting carriers, service providers, enterprise clients, end users, and resellers around the world fulfilling their equipment requirements. We provide turnkey solutions for data, wireless, and wireline networks, including buying and selling equipment, tower and field services, equipment test and repair, site acquisition services, technology migration solutions, asset recovery, and network rationalization solutions.

American Communications maintains an extensive equipment inventory and an established customer base nationwide and abroad. Founded in 2001, American Communications is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with sales and technical operations in Dallas, TX.