HOUSTON,TX. – (March 28, 2019) – Committed to making a real difference in the community, Houston-based Premier Wireless provided Bay Area Turning Point’s (BATP) shelter with 50 free mobile devices. The donated phones are being given to BATP’s clients as a tool to communicate safely, find employment and streamline daily activities with the help of technology. These devices offer free, unlimited talk and text capabilities.

“Many times, women leave in the middle of the night with nothing but the clothes on their backs and their children,” Premier Wireless President Lea Bogle said. “Cell phones are a critical component in helping victims get back on their feet by helping secure employment and reclaim their life. I’m moved to be a small part of this change.”

“Bay Area Turning Point is here to help victims who are escaping dangerous circumstances in hopes of finding safe refuge. Oftentimes after leaving the home, victims find themselves without basic necessities, such as a cell phone. For safety reasons, having a cell phone to call 911 or simply having a new device that cannot be tracked by the abuser is an essential lifeline. We are grateful to Ms. Bogle and Premier Wireless for providing this life-saving assistance,” Sybil Winters-Little, BATP’s Operations Director, said.

About Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. provides recovery services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and facilitates violence prevention strategies for societal change in partnership with the community. Learn more at http://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/.

About Premier Wireless

For over 25 years, Premier Wireless, a Sprint Mobility Solutions Partner, has been delivering innovative solutions that enable safety and transformation through technology for schools, governmental agencies and businesses of all types.  Learn more at www.PWBTS.net.  

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Stafford Municipal School District Closing the Student Achievement Gap

Stafford-Based Premier Wireless Donated over $39,000  

to Help Stafford MSD’s Students Gain Internet Access for Homework and Learning

HOUSTON (January 29, 2019) – Stafford Municipal School District (MSD) once again takes the lead on student learning and parity for all. Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic and Jorge Rodriguez, Stafford MSD Director of Technology, were seeking a way to bridge the achievement gap that exists between students who have regular Internet access and those who don’t. By partnering with Lea Bogle, President of Premier Wireless, they have implemented an innovative and powerful, new solution.

Through the partnership with Premier Wireless, Stafford MSD received more than $39,500 in free hardware and software services, which enabled the district to secure 150 Smart HotSpots^TM and 50 traditional hotspots. Premier’s Smart HotSpot^TM allows students to safely access the Internet to research virtually anywhere without the need of a computer. When students need to use a computer or other Wi-Fi-enabled device, they can connect that device to the CIPA-compliant Wi-Fi that’s created by the Smart HotSpot^TM. 

According to a recent survey of U.S. high school students conducted by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and myCollegeOptions®:

• 70 percent of teachers assign homework that requires Internet access and
• 49 percent of students reported having experienced being unable to complete a homework assignment because they didn’t have access to a computer or the internet.¹

Stafford MSD’s 20/20 Vision calls for 100 percent of students to read at grade level by third grade or earlier. This investment is technology is just one way Stafford MSD is making this vision a reality under Dr. Bostic’s leadership.

“We are so proud and honored to partner with Premier Wireless, and we are enthusiastic about how it will benefit our students academically,” Dr. Bostic said. The district plans to make these devices available for the students to check out through its libraries. 

Bogle is passionate about education and said, “The need to address Internet access for all students is critical and the time is now. It’s just too important and it can’t wait.” Bogle’s mission is to enable innovation, safety and transformation for students everywhere.

About Premier Wireless
For over 25 years, Premier Wireless, a Sprint Authorized Business Dealer, has been providing wireless mobility and communication solutions to K–12 schools, local colleges and universities, local and state government and other business entities. Premier Wireless focuses on enabling innovation, safety and transformation through technology for its clients. Learn more at www.PWBTS.net.  

1. “Taking the Pulse of the High School Student Experience in America”, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, April 2015.