06-19-02
RTO Online

DPI Teleconnect, a subsidiary of Rent Way, has announced the expansion of its relationship with two key players.

DPI Factoids

Over 3000 agent locations

Began operations in May 99 Gained 50,000 accounts in less than 18 months

Rent Way purchased a majority share in 2000

Cash America Factoids

470 locations in 18 states

More locations in UK and Sweden

Parent Company, Cash America International, also owns 150 Mr. Payroll check cashing locations and 23 Rent a Tire locations

Winn Dixie Factoids

Operates 1,153 stores in 14 states located primarily in the southeastern United States

2001 Revenue $13 Billion

Cash America Pawn has offered DPI's pre-paid phone service at 59 locations since September 2001. As a result of the successful test, Cash America will add DPI's services to an additional 130 locations, bringing the total to 189. Cash America operates 470 stores in the US.

Winn Dixie will offer DPI's services to its customers at an additional 76 locations, bring the total to 394. Win Dixie operates over 1100 stores in 14 states.

Both Cash America and Winn Dixie have done extensive testing since September of 2001. The test market showed a demand by customers for a convenient pre-paid telephone service. Further expansion is being considered.

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