INDIANAPOLIS, June 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. ("BrightPoint") (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary, Brightpoint North America L.P. ("BrightPoint Americas"), has renewed its services agreement with MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. ("MetroPCS"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of MetroPCS Communications, Inc., to provide logistic services to support MetroPCS company-owned stores, dealers and retail partners throughout the United States.
BrightPoint Americas will continue to support MetroPCS in bringing to market the latest in wireless devices to its customers. Under the terms of the multi-year renewal, BrightPoint Americas will continue to provide a variety of services for MetroPCS, including receiving, warehousing, inventory and order management, kitting, transportation management, customer finance, and order fulfillment of wireless devices and related accessories.
"Our continuing relationship is a testament to BrightPoint's ability to provide value to MetroPCS and, in turn, their customers," stated J. Mark Howell, BrightPoint's President Americas. "We are committed to delivering customer excellence through our industry leading device lifecycle management capabilities."
About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE:PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of March 31, 2012, MetroPCS had approximately 9.5 million subscribers. For more information please visit www.metropcs.com.
About Brightpoint, Inc.
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry. In 2011, BrightPoint handled more than 112 million wireless devices globally. BrightPoint's 5 key service areas – Plan, Market, Customize, Move, Recover, offer over 110 innovative services, such as distribution channel management, procurement, inventory management, reverse logistics and repair services, software loading, kitting and customized packaging, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers' IT systems and operations. BrightPoint's effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from rapidly deployed, flexible and cost effective solutions. BrightPoint has more than 4,000 employees, as well as a significant number of temporary staff, and a global footprint covering more than 35 countries, including 13 Latin American countries through its investment in Intcomex, Inc. In 2011, BrightPoint generated revenue of $5.2 billion, from customers in over 75 countries. BrightPoint provides distribution and customized services through over 100,000 points-of-sale and to over 25,000 B2B customers worldwide. Additional information about BrightPoint can be found on its website at www.BrightPoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).