SkyTel and its acquirer, Velocita Wireless, have completed their merger and are now participating in the machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless communication space under the SkyTel name. SkyTel continues its focus on paging as well.

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SkyTel owns industrial-class nationwide data-only networks, which positions the company well to capitalize on the rapid growth of the M2M sector. In the past year, SkyTel has invested in a multimillion-dollar network enhancement project, including switch upgrades and additional redundancy in the network architecture. There are more than half a million M2M modules on SkyTel-owned networks today.

In addition, SkyTel can accommodate companies with applications that are better suited for broadband networks through relationships with GPRS and satellite providers. SkyTel seeks to be the single-source partner for application developers and other M2M solution providers, delivering resources all along the value chain from devices to software to integration through support and service.

"SkyTel enables businesses and government agencies to run M2M applications that make remote resources such as fleet vehicles, parking and electric meters, thermostats, and point-of-sale terminals more efficient and productive," said Mark Hull, CEO. "Through network ownership, quick provisioning and device certification, flexible pricing—and most importantly, a dedicated M2M focus with the expertise to back it up—SkyTel's launch is precisely what the M2M sector needs."

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