We’ve just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where Pocket team members like JR Reichl have been meeting with vendors and service providers of the latest in wireless technologies.  With over 100,000 people in attendance, the Pocket team was on the look-out for new an innovative smart phones coming your way in 2010.

Pocket is now offering small businesses the opportunity to save big on their wireless services.  There are thousands of small businesses throughout San Antonio and South Texas who just need reliable voice and texting service, without the expense of paying for data, and lots of extras you’ll never need.

Here’s Marjan DuBois, Pocket’s Business Development Manager, explaining the benefits of Pocket’s new program.  If you want to learn more, call Marjan direct at: 210-777-7000. Or email her – madubois@pocket.com and she’ll gladly give you a quote and cost comparison on how you can stay in touch and save big.

This is your chance to win a new phone (valued at $199 or lower) every year for 3 years, plus get our unlimited everything service plan for 3 years free!  Click here to learn more.

Now into the playing season, Pocket continues with its blog, covering news, views and insights on America’s team.   In San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen and all around South Texas, we have thousands of Cowboy fans, who just happen to be Pocket fans – and customers.  Here’s the scoop. Pass it on…

After visiting with two NFC scouts and two Cowboys assistants, here is some fallout from the game against Tampa. Andre Gurode and Marc Columbo were outstanding in the offensive line. Jay Ratliff was good, but received virtually no help from his line mates Marcus Spears and Igor Olshansky.

In this defense, no one expects big plays from the ends – but they MUST keep the linebackers free, and they failed to do that with any consistency. As a result, Bradie James did not play well at all.

Gerald Sensabaugh had an outstanding game, but Terence Newman and Mike Jenkins went the other way…Some offensive players are already growing tired of Martellus Bennett’s mental mistakes. One teammate said, “At some point, he is going to cost us if he can’t get the mental side of this down. I love his ability, but he’s got to know his assignments.”

…One NFC scout thinks the most significant improvement in the Cowboys will be rookie kick-off specialist David Buehler.  He estimates the Cowboys will save 40-50 yards per game in field position as a result of the deep kick-offs and touchbacks. That is a lot of “hidden yardage”…

You have to wonder if the Eagles will cut ties with OL Shawn Andrews after this season. He was placed on injured reserve last week after his surgically repaired back failed him again. So, the Eagles must consider his back and a bout with clinical depression when they are making plans for the future.

Remember, this is a kid who has had his desire to play football repeatedly questioned. One Eagles coach told me, “He’s a good kid – he just loves music much more than he does playing ball.”…

Speaking of offensive lines, there is a lot of hand-wringing going on in Pittsburgh. Simply stated, this Steelers OL is going to get Rothlisberger hurt. They didn’t protect particularly well last season, and although we are only a game into this season, they look worse now – according to multiple scouts. Ben is a big guy, but no QB can take a consistent pounding and stay healthy. If he goes down – the Steelers go down…

The Richard Seymour situation is one you should keep an eye on. The Raiders gave up what should be a fairly high #1 to get Seymour, so signing him to a long-term deal is critical for this joke of a franchise. They would like to get something done soon, but if not, they will probably franchise him next season.

If that happens, the **it will hit the fan with big Richard because he wanted assurances from the Patriots and now the Raiders that he wouldn’t be franchised. Neither team was willing to agree to that clause, and Seymour wants to get PAID so stay tuned…

Word out of New York is that new coach Rex Ryan would be willing to simply cut former high #1 pick Vernon Gholston, but the front office still wants to see if he can develop. Although Ryan is brand new, he’s done waiting. One Jet’s player said Ryan thinks Gholston is “too soft to ever be a dominant player.”

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Alan Weinkrantz is a Public Relations and Social Media Consultant to Pocket Communications, and serves as the Editor of the Pocket Blog.  Growing up in Dallas, Weinkrantz’s childhood heroes included Don Meredith, Bob Lilly, and Bob Hayes.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pocket Communications – “Pocket” today announced the launch of its smart phone line up that provides a full function smart phone with Internet, camera, music, texting or email starting as low as $99.00.

“Pocket continues to raise the bar on pre-paid wireless offerings by making multi-function smart phones affordable for everyone,” stated Pocket CMO, Jim McDonald. “Pocket is taking the lead not only in affordable wireless service offerings, but becoming a leader in delivering innovative, smart phones that consumers want – and at a price they can afford.”

The product lineup includes the Smart TXT, Motorola Hint, Motorola Q and the Freeform from Samsung. Pocket’s new smart phones and powerful network enable consumers, families and small businesses to be empowered with the ability to communicate and create content their way and take part in posting to blogs and participating in social networks while on-the-go.

Pocket offers a free first month of service, requires no contract and in many geographical areas such as Corpus Christi and parts of the Rio Grande Valley, the service actually works in places where AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint doesn’t. And since it’s recent launch in Corpus Christi, thousands of Cricket customers have made Pocket their new wireless provider of choice.

The Largest Wireless Retail Footprint in San Antonio and South Texas

Pocket now has the largest retail footprint in San Antonio and South Texas when compared to AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile. With hundreds of stores in south Texas, Pocket is everywhere in your community to help you select the best smart phone, the rate plan that’s best for you, your family or small business.

About Pocket Communications

Pocket Communications is a regional flat-rate wireless company, with more than 300,000 subscribers in South Texas and New England. In December of 2008, Battery Ventures, a venture capital and private equity firm investing in technology and innovation worldwide, led a $100M equity investment in Pocket Communications Northeast.

The company has more than 120 company owned stores, and retail distribution at over 40 H.E.B. locations and has more than 250 independent dealers. Pocket offers reliable wireless service and unlimited talk, text and picture sending starting at $25 per month, with no contract and its first month of service at no charge. Pocket operates its own U.S.-based call centers, delivering quality customer care. For more information, please visitwww.pocket.com.

Pocket™ is a Trademark of Pocket Communications, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

© Pocket Communications, Inc.

Pocket Communications
PR Agency Contact:
Alan Weinkrantz, 210-820-3070

Here’s a real Pocket Team Member talking about the PCD 8026.

Coming to Corpus Christi, Texas for fishing and outdoor fun?  Your AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint service may not work in certain places around the Bay and Padre Island… Pocket’s got a solution…

Meet Nathan, who works at a Pocket Store in San Antonio.  (We’re lucky to have team members like Nathan in each of our stores).

Here’s his take on the Motorola Q featuring electro-luminescent keys, QWERTY keyboard, thumbwheel for single-handed control, and internal antenna.  The Motorola Q also provides users the opportunity to balance work and play through additional features such as a large, vibrant, color screen, Web surfing capabilities, a 1.3 mega pixel camera with photo lighting, video and MP3 audio capabilities, and cool compatible Bluetooth®-enabled accessories like the new RAZRWIRE Bluetooth® eyewear.

Here at Pocket, we don’t outsource Customer Care.  Our Customer Support Representatives are real Pocket employees who work and live in your community. Meet Joshua who works in our Harlingen, Texas Call Center.

At Pocket, we know we’ve got better pricing and no-hassle “billing,” because there aren’t really any bills.  With the convenience of pre-paid, you always pay the same price – with no surprises.  Here’s a real Pocket Team Member who used to be with Sprint.  See what she has to say…