Press Releases

 2010

July 29	CloseCall Continues to Beat the Competition Not Only in Customer Satisfaction but in Price as Well (DOC)
June 09	Businesses of Character Provide Youth Leadership Workshop

 2009

March 14	CloseCall America Announces Four Promotions / Job Changes
February 2	CloseCall America Donates $1,250 to Dual Enrollment Scholarship Program   (PDF)
February 1	CloseCall America Announces New Scholarship/Education Fund  (PDF)

 2008

December 9	Verizon, Vonage Face Stiff Competition From CloseCall America, Local Telephone Services Provider
November 20	CloseCall America Generates Enthusiasm and Sales Among Customers
November 5	CloseCall Retooling to Compete in Changing Market  (PDF)
September 20	CloseCall America Announces The Latest In BlackBerry® Technology
August 20	CloseCall America Customers Save With New "Refer A Friend" Program

 2004

September 8	CloseCall America Announces Seven Promotions
June 10	CloseCall America Announces the Promotion of Three Employees
June 1	CloseCall America Launches New Voice-Over Internet Phone Service
May 20	CloseCall America Sponsors Kent Island Little League, American Cancer Society Relay for Life
May 13	CloseCall America Poised for Huge Growth on Five Year Anniversary Company Prepares to Unveil Three New Products
April 20	CloseCall America Sponsors Local Events
April 19	CloseCall America Announces Four Promotions
March 16	CloseCall America Announces Promotions
January 27	CloseCall America Announces Improvements to Wireless Service
January 16	CloseCall America Promotes Easton Resident

 2003

December 10	CloseCall America Gives Back to the Community During the Holiday Season
November 24	CloseCall America Announces New and Improved "1800CloseCall" Service, Faster Internet Connection
November 5	CloseCall America Promotes Four Employees
September 15	CloseCall America Announces President & CEO Tom Mazerski Will Continue to Lead Company Through 2004 Company Promotes Three Key Employees
September 9	CloseCall America Promotes Two Employees
September 3	CloseCall America Announces Three Promotions
August 26	CloseCall America Sponsors Eastern Shore "Blow the Whistle on Asthma" Walk Event to be Held September 6th in Salisbury
August 18	CloseCall America Announces Promotion of Stevensville Resident
July 30	CloseCall America Launches Digital Wireless Service in Mid-West Maryland Company Continues to Grow, Offer New Services
July 25	CloseCall America Introduces Wireless Service for Ohio Consumers and Small Businesses
July 25	CloseCall America Offers Wireless Service, Full Bundle of Telecommunications Options to Northern Indiana Consumers and Small Businesses
July 25	CloseCall America Introduces Wireless Service for Chicagoland Consumers and Small Businesses
July 24	CloseCall America Announces Promotion of Four Employees
July 17	CloseCall America Given Green Light to Offer Local Telephone Service in Indiana
July 7	CloseCall America Sponsors Easter Seals Cruise for Kids Event to Benefit Local Children with Disabilities
June 18	First Annual Kent Island Golf Tournament A Success
April 11	CloseCall America Sponsors Local Charity Events
March 26	CloseCall America Announces Promotion of Thirteen Employees
March 10	CloseCall America Launches "1800CloseCall Minutes" New Toll Free Calling Plan Can Save Consumers Money & Hassles
February 27	CloseCall America Launches New Campaign in Midwest Company Challenges the Status Quo, Plans to Add Products, Services in an Effort to Attract New Customers
January 9	CloseCall America Submits Comments to FCC on Verizon's Application to Provide Long Distance Service in Maryland Company Outlines Verizon's Unfair, Anti-Competitive Practices Limiting Consumer Choice
January 6	Three CloseCall America Employees Take on New Responsibilities

 2002

December 10	CloseCall America Announces Promotions in Six Divisions New Year Expected to Bring Continued Growth & Renewed Commitment to Customer Service
November 21	CloseCall America Kicks-Off Holiday Season by Donating Food for Thanksgiving Launching Toys for Tots Collection
November 1	CloseCall America Announces Promotion of Two Employees
October 25	CloseCall America Sponsors 3RD Annual Scott Mackler Run/Walk in Newark Funds Raised Will Help Improve Quality of Life for Persons with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
October 15	Affinity Telecom's unique marketing approach recognized by Michigannonprofit.com a crains publication.
October 2	CloseCall America Announces Promotion of Four Employees
September 17	CloseCall America Sponsors Delaware Charity Events Funds Will be Used to Help Find Cures for Blood-Related Cancers and Diabetes
September 9	CloseCall America to Sponsor Local Events Benefiting Young Adults with Cancer "Through Charlie's Eyes" Honors Memory of Charlie Hlass of Columbia, Maryland
August 27	CloseCall America Submits Testimony to Maryland Public Service Commission in Support of Complaint Against Verizon Maryland, Inc.
August 1	Affinity Telecom launches the most comprehensive cost effective local and long distance phone bundles in the state of Michigan
July 3	CloseCall America Announces New Partnership with Ripken Baseball's Aberdeen IronBirds Company Proud to Support Youth Centered Organization
June 5	CloseCall America Announces Promotions in Five Divisions Changes Reflect Company's Growth & Diversification
May 22	CloseCall America Announces New Strategic Partnership with D.C. Bar Members Now Eligible for Preferred Rates on Long Distance Service
May 2	CloseCall America Files Formal Complaint with Maryland Public Service Commission Against Verizon Maryland, Inc. Move Intended to Increase Consumer Choice
April 16	CloseCall America Announces Promotion of Stevensville Resident Stacey Swoboda
February 25	CloseCall America Urges Regulators to Increase Local Telephone Competition in Maryland In Third Letter to PSC, Company Says Consumers Should Not Be Held Hostage by Verizon
February 7	Upstart Maryland Telecommunications Company Shaking Up the Industry, Still Going Strong Despite Sluggish Economy While Others File for Bankruptcy - CloseCall America Sees a Bright Future
January 28	CloseCall America Takes on the Internet Giants, Fights for Consumers Helps Maryland Consumers and Small Businesses Save Money, Cut Through the Clutter
January 9	CloseCall America Now Offers Voice Mail Service in Delaware PSC Decision Requiring Verizon to Resell Service Hailed as Victory for Consumers
January 7	CloseCall America Announces Changes in Senior Management Team Fast Growing Company Committed to Remaining in Maryland, Offering Lowest Prices