A Colorado based cellular phone company has sold a portion of its business inIowa. CommNet Cellular Incorporated is selling Iowa territory that includes41-thousand customers to Midwest Wireless Communications. CommNet ChiefFinancial Officer Andrew Gardner says the sale totals nearly 87-milliondollars.Midwest is a private company owned by local phone exchanges which Gardnersays will result in a change of ownership style for cellular customers.He believes no one will lose their job in the sale.Some of the cities affected by the sale include: Algona, Forrest City, MasonCity, Charles City, New Hampton, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Oskaloosa.
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