American Messaging
June 20, 2009
American Messaging Services
American Messaging Services, formerly Verizon Messaging and AirTouch, and SBC and Ameritech Paging, is the second largest paging and messaging company in the U.S.
Its nationwide one-way networks provide coverage in 98 of the top 100 major metropolitan areas and in all 50 states. Its services include a broad range of on-network numeric and alpha-numeric offerings, as well as two-way messaging and telemetry applications through third-party networks.
Investment History: In November 2005, Incyte, together with its investment partner, Colchester Capital, completed the acquisition of SBC Communications’ paging business. In June 2006, American Messaging completed the acquisition of the paging operations of Verizon Wireless. Incyte continues to work with management on acquisition opportunities. Incyte Capital Managing General Partner Marc A. Gineris serves on the board of American Messaging.
