nTelos wireless has partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers and is collecting phones to be sent to soldiers overseas. See below for the press release from nTelos and a list of local drop-off locations for the phone drive.

WAYNESBORO, VA – In honor of the veteran community and active-duty military serving overseas, nTelos Wireless announced today that it has partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers® for the holidays to support mobile phone collection efforts that benefit military personnel stationed around the world.

“We are passionate about contributing to causes that make a difference in the communities where we live and work and our communities are the home for thousands of military men and women who are away from their families serving our country,” said Conrad Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of nTelos Wireless. “We want to do our part to ensure our military personnel serving overseas have the opportunity to hear their loved ones’ voices during their deployment and the Cell Phones for Soldiers program is a perfect opportunity for us since customers can donate their used cell phones conveniently in our stores.”

nTelos, the best value in wireless providing high-speed, dependable nationwide coverage and the best network satisfaction guarantee in the industry, is encouraging customers and the general public to bring used, unwanted cell phones and cell phone accessories to any retail store. Proceeds from the collection and recycling of donated cell phones will be used to purchase pre-paid calling cards for deployed troops. Military and their loved ones should request a FREE international 60-minute calling card at www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.

“We are so thankful for the generosity of nTelos Wireless for creating this opportunity for their customers,” said Brittany Bergquist, co-founded of Cell Phones for Soldiers. “Virginia is home to many service men and women and we hope to reach all deployed Virginia heroes with free calls home during the holidays.”

Local Drop-off Locations
Roanoke:
1382 Towne Square Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA
Phone: 540.206.6074
Hours: M-Sat 9-8, Sun 12-6

In the Bonsack Kroger Shopping Center – 3940 Valley Gateway Blvd., Roanoke, VA
Phone: 540.975.1604
Hours: M-Sat 9-8, Sun 12-6

Salem:
1338 W. Main St., Salem, VA
Phone: 540.206.6108
Hours: M-Sat 9-8, Sun 12-6

New River Valley:
782 New River Rd Unit K-6, Christiansburg, VA
New River Valley Mall, beside Maurices
Phone: 540.397.9014
Hours: M-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-7

1326 S. Main St, Blacksburg, VA
In the Kroger Shopping Center
Phone: 540.641.4008
Hours: M-Sat 9-8, Closed Sundays

7480 Lee Highway, Radford, VA
Inside Kroger
Phone: 540.641.5012
Hours: M-Sat 11-7, Sun 12-6