Western Wireless Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1988

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,459

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 9

  • Investments
  • 1

Western Wireless General Information

Description

Provider of wireless communication services in Western United States. The company's activity is engaged in offering cellular telephone service to rural areas and also operates wireless phone systems marketed primarily under the Cellular One national brand name, enabling customers to avail effective communication services.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 3650 131st Avenue SouthEast
  • Bellevue, WA 98006
  • United States
Primary Industry
Telecommunications Service Providers
Other Industries
Wireless Service Providers
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 3650 131st Avenue SouthEast
  • Bellevue, WA 98006
  • United States

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Western Wireless Valuation & Funding

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Western Wireless Signals

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Western Wireless Former Investors

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Western Wireless Acquisitions (1)

Western Wireless’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Triad Cellular for . The deal was made on 24-Apr-1997.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Triad Cellular 24-Apr-1997 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
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Western Wireless FAQs

  • When was Western Wireless founded?

    Western Wireless was founded in 1988.

  • Where is Western Wireless headquartered?

    Western Wireless is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

  • What is the size of Western Wireless?

    Western Wireless has 2,459 total employees.

  • What industry is Western Wireless in?

    Western Wireless’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.

  • Is Western Wireless a private or public company?

    Western Wireless is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Western Wireless?

    The current valuation of Western Wireless is .

  • What is Western Wireless’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Western Wireless is .

  • How much funding has Western Wireless raised over time?

    Western Wireless has raised $4.03B.

  • Who are Western Wireless’s investors?

    Blum Capital Partners, Great Hill Partners, Hellman & Friedman, M/C Partners, and Odyssey Investment Partners are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Western Wireless.

  • When was Western Wireless acquired?

    Western Wireless was acquired on 01-Aug-2005.

  • Who acquired Western Wireless?

    Western Wireless was acquired by Alltel.

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