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{{Infobox company
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| type =[[Public company|Public]]
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'''Glentel''' is the largest independent [[mobile phone]] retailer in [[Canada]].<ref name="Glentel moves into U.S. market">[http://www.financialpost.com/Glentel+moves+into+market/3403847/story.html Glentel moves into U.S. market], Sturgeon, Jamie, August 16, 2010, The Financial Post</ref> The company has three operating divisions - Canadian [[Retail]], American Retail, and a business division.
'''GLENTEL''' is the largest independent [[mobile phone]] retailer in [[Canada]].<ref name="Glentel moves into U.S. market">[http://www.financialpost.com/Glentel+moves+into+market/3403847/story.html GLENTEL moves into U.S. market], Sturgeon, Jamie, August 16, 2010, The Financial Post</ref> The company has three operating divisions - Canadian [[Retail]], American Retail, and a business division.


==Retail Division==
==Retail Division==


Glentel’s Canadian Retail Division has three [[brands]] – [[WirelessWave]], [[Tbooth Wireless]], and Wireless etc. It has more than 310 retail locations that are located in [[shopping malls]], street fronts, and [[Costco]] Warehouses across Canada. Glentel's US retail division consists of over 140+ Diamond Wireless - Verizon Premium retail locations in the United States.<ref>[http://www.hoovers.com/company/Glentel_Inc/rrkjfri-1-1njg4g.html Glentel - Company Overview], Hoovers, Retrieved 2010-11-12</ref>
GLENTEL’s Canadian Retail Division has three [[brands]] – [[WIRELESSWAVE]], [[Tbooth wireless]], and Wireless etc. It has more than 310 retail locations that are located in [[shopping malls]], street fronts, and [[Costco]] Warehouses across Canada. GLENTEL's US retail division consists of over 140+ Diamond Wireless - Verizon Premium retail locations in the United States.<ref>[http://www.hoovers.com/company/Glentel_Inc/rrkjfri-1-1njg4g.html Glentel - Company Overview], Hoovers, Retrieved 2010-11-12</ref>


Glentel's original brand, WirelessWave, was founded in 1997. The first store was opened in Burnaby's [[Metrotown Mall]].<ref name="Glenayre, Wireless Survivor">[http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/bcb/business-sense/2010/01/06/glenayre-wireless-survivor Glenayre, Wireless Survivor], Wanless, Tony, 2010-01-06, BC Business</ref> WirelessWave currently has 121 mall-based and street front stores located in [[British Columbia]], [[Alberta]], [[Saskatchewan]], [[Manitoba]], [[Ontario]], [[Quebec|Québec]], [[Nova Scotia]], and [[New Brunswick]].<ref>[http://www.wirelesswave.ca/aboutus.asp WIRELESS WAVE - About us] - Retrieved 2010-11-12</ref>
GLENTEL's original brand, WIRELESSWAVE, was founded in 1997. The first store was opened in Burnaby's [[Metrotown Mall]].<ref name="Glenayre, Wireless Survivor">[http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/bcb/business-sense/2010/01/06/glenayre-wireless-survivor Glenayre, Wireless Survivor], Wanless, Tony, 2010-01-06, BC Business</ref> WIRELESSWAVE currently has 121 mall-based and street front stores located in [[British Columbia]], [[Alberta]], [[Saskatchewan]], [[Manitoba]], [[Ontario]], [[Quebec|Québec]], [[Nova Scotia]], and [[New Brunswick]].<ref>[http://www.wirelesswave.ca/aboutus.asp WIRELESS WAVE - About us] - Retrieved 2010-11-12</ref>


In 2005, Glentel acquired Tbooth Wireless. Since 2005, the number of Tbooth wireless stores has increased by more than 50%, with over 80 locations across Canada; including an expansion westward into Alberta and British Columbia.<ref>[http://www.tboothwireless.ca/aboutus.asp Tbooth wireless About us] - Retrieved 2010-11-12</ref>
In 2005, GLENTEL acquired Tbooth Wireless. Since 2005, the number of Tbooth wireless stores has increased by more than 50%, with over 80 locations across Canada; including an expansion westward into Alberta and British Columbia.<ref>[http://www.tboothwireless.ca/aboutus.asp Tbooth wireless About us] - Retrieved 2010-11-12</ref>


In 2007, Glentel launched Wireless etc., a [[store-in-store]] brand. Wireless etc. stores are now in 80+ locations of [[Costco]] Wholesale in Canada.<ref name="Glenayre, Wireless Survivor"/>
In 2007, GLENTEL launched WIRELESS etc..., a [[store-in-store]] brand. WIRELESS etc... stores are now in 80+ locations of [[Costco]] Wholesale in Canada.<ref name="Glenayre, Wireless Survivor"/>


In August 2010, Glentel acquired Diamond Wireless, a [[Verizon Wireless]] retailer based in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]]. There are 132 stores, the majority of which are located in shopping malls in the southern and western United States; Diamond Wireless has a presence in [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington State]], [[Oregon]], [[Utah]], [[Colorado]], [[California]], [[Arizona]], [[Nevada]], [[New Mexico]], [[Texas]], and [[Hawaii]].<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/keyDevelopments?symbol=GLN.TO Glentel completes 132 store acquisition in US], Reuters, 2010-10-01, Retrieved 2010-11-12</ref>
In August 2010, GLENTEL acquired Diamond Wireless, a [[Verizon Wireless]] retailer based in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]]. There are 132 stores, the majority of which are located in shopping malls in the southern and western United States; Diamond Wireless has a presence in [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington State]], [[Oregon]], [[Utah]], [[Colorado]], [[California]], [[Arizona]], [[Nevada]], [[New Mexico]], [[Texas]], and [[Hawaii]].<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/keyDevelopments?symbol=GLN.TO Glentel completes 132 store acquisition in US], Reuters, 2010-10-01, Retrieved 2010-11-12</ref>


In October 2010, Glentel launched Wireless Wave to [[Québec]] as ''Wave Sans Fil''.<ref>[http://www.marketnews.ca/LatestNewsHeadlines/GlentelOpensWirelessWaveBrandinQCUnderWaveSansFilName1.html Glentel opens WIRELESSWAVE brand in QC under WAVE SANS FIL name], Persaud, Christine, 2010-10-05</ref>
In October 2010, GLENTEL launched WIRELESSWAVE to [[Québec]] as ''WAVE SANS FIL''.<ref>[http://www.marketnews.ca/LatestNewsHeadlines/GlentelOpensWirelessWaveBrandinQCUnderWaveSansFilName1.html GLENTEL opens WIRELESSWAVE brand in QC under WAVE SANS FIL name], Persaud, Christine, 2010-10-05</ref>


==Corporate history==
==Corporate history==
Glentel has a long and complex history.<ref name="Glenayre, Wireless Survivor"/>
GLENTEL has a long and complex history.<ref name="Glenayre, Wireless Survivor"/>


* 1985: [[Edward S. Rogers, Sr.|Ted Rogers]] launches cell phone service with Cantel, now known as [[Rogers Communications|Rogers Wireless]].
* 1985: [[Edward S. Rogers, Sr.|Ted Rogers]] launches cell phone service with Cantel, now known as [[Rogers Communications|Rogers Wireless]].
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* 1996: [[Fido Solutions]] and [[Clearnet Communications]] contract Glentel as a national distributor.
* 1996: [[Fido Solutions]] and [[Clearnet Communications]] contract Glentel as a national distributor.


* 1997: Glentel’s first WirelessWave retail outlet opens in [[Burnaby]]’s [[Metrotown|Metrotown Mall]].
* 1997: GLENTEL’s first WIRELESSWAVE retail outlet opens in [[Burnaby]]’s [[Metrotown|Metrotown Mall]].


* 2005: Glentel acquires Tbooth Wireless.
* 2005: GLENTEL acquires Tbooth wireless.


* 2010: Glentel acquires a [[controlling interest]] in Diamond Wireless, a mall-based [[Verizon Wireless]] retailer headquartered in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]]. The move increases the company's holdings by a further 128 stores.<ref>[http://www.financialpost.com/Glentel+moves+into+market/3403847/story.html Glentel moves into U.S. market], Sturgeon, Jamie, 2010-08-16, Financial Post</ref>
* 2010: GLENTEL acquires a [[controlling interest]] in Diamond Wireless, a mall-based [[Verizon Wireless]] retailer headquartered in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]]. The move increases the company's holdings by a further 128 stores.<ref>[http://www.financialpost.com/Glentel+moves+into+market/3403847/story.html GLENTEL moves into U.S. market], Sturgeon, Jamie, 2010-08-16, Financial Post</ref>


* 2011: Glentel acquires 80% of [[Mac Station]] Technologies Inc., resulting in ownership of 3 stores specializing in Apple hardware sales in the Vancouver area.<ref>[http://www.glentel.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/details.asp?NewsReleaseID=229 GLENTEL ACQUIRES THREE APPLE SPECIALTY STORES IN B.C.]</ref>
* 2011: GLENTEL acquires 80% of [[Mac Station]] Technologies Inc., resulting in ownership of 3 stores specializing in Apple hardware sales in the Vancouver area.<ref>[http://www.glentel.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/details.asp?NewsReleaseID=229 GLENTEL ACQUIRES THREE APPLE SPECIALTY STORES IN B.C.]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:13, 28 December 2012

GLENTEL Inc.
Company typePublic TSX: GLN
IndustryWireless
Founded(1963 (1963))
Headquarters
Burnaby, British Columbia
,
Canada
Number of locations
400+
Area served
Canada, United States
Key people
Thomas Skidmore, Chairman, CEO, President
ProductsWireless, Telecommunications
RevenueIncrease C$308 million (2009)
Increase C$24.5 million (2009)
Increase C$15.9 million (2009)
Number of employees
2,100+
Websitehttp://www.Glentel.com

GLENTEL is the largest independent mobile phone retailer in Canada.[1] The company has three operating divisions - Canadian Retail, American Retail, and a business division.

Retail Division

GLENTEL’s Canadian Retail Division has three brands – WIRELESSWAVE, Tbooth wireless, and Wireless etc. It has more than 310 retail locations that are located in shopping malls, street fronts, and Costco Warehouses across Canada. GLENTEL's US retail division consists of over 140+ Diamond Wireless - Verizon Premium retail locations in the United States.[2]

GLENTEL's original brand, WIRELESSWAVE, was founded in 1997. The first store was opened in Burnaby's Metrotown Mall.[3] WIRELESSWAVE currently has 121 mall-based and street front stores located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.[4]

In 2005, GLENTEL acquired Tbooth Wireless. Since 2005, the number of Tbooth wireless stores has increased by more than 50%, with over 80 locations across Canada; including an expansion westward into Alberta and British Columbia.[5]

In 2007, GLENTEL launched WIRELESS etc..., a store-in-store brand. WIRELESS etc... stores are now in 80+ locations of Costco Wholesale in Canada.[3]

In August 2010, GLENTEL acquired Diamond Wireless, a Verizon Wireless retailer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. There are 132 stores, the majority of which are located in shopping malls in the southern and western United States; Diamond Wireless has a presence in Washington State, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Hawaii.[6]

In October 2010, GLENTEL launched WIRELESSWAVE to Québec as WAVE SANS FIL.[7]

Corporate history

GLENTEL has a long and complex history.[3]

  • 1985: Alan and Tom Skidmore open Speedy Celtel – a Cantel service Centre in Surrey, British Columbia. They sell the first cell phone in Western Canada. Speedy Celtel grows to 35 retail locations over the next few years. By acquiring Glenayre Electronics, a telecommunications company, the Skidmore brothers become the largest independent player in the Canadian cellular industry. Selling 1 of every 5 cellphones in Canada, they acquire 40% of Cantel’s market share.
  • 1989: Speedy Celtel becomes the majority shareholder of Glenayre. They change the name to Glenayre Technologies Inc.
  • 1990: Ted Rogers buys Speedy Celtel with a long-term contract to sell Cantel services and products.
  • 1992: Glenayre Technologies is renamed Glentel.
  • 2005: GLENTEL acquires Tbooth wireless.
  • 2011: GLENTEL acquires 80% of Mac Station Technologies Inc., resulting in ownership of 3 stores specializing in Apple hardware sales in the Vancouver area.[9]

References

  1. ^ GLENTEL moves into U.S. market, Sturgeon, Jamie, August 16, 2010, The Financial Post
  2. ^ Glentel - Company Overview, Hoovers, Retrieved 2010-11-12
  3. ^ a b c Glenayre, Wireless Survivor, Wanless, Tony, 2010-01-06, BC Business
  4. ^ WIRELESS WAVE - About us - Retrieved 2010-11-12
  5. ^ Tbooth wireless About us - Retrieved 2010-11-12
  6. ^ Glentel completes 132 store acquisition in US, Reuters, 2010-10-01, Retrieved 2010-11-12
  7. ^ GLENTEL opens WIRELESSWAVE brand in QC under WAVE SANS FIL name, Persaud, Christine, 2010-10-05
  8. ^ GLENTEL moves into U.S. market, Sturgeon, Jamie, 2010-08-16, Financial Post
  9. ^ GLENTEL ACQUIRES THREE APPLE SPECIALTY STORES IN B.C.
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