Established in 1997, The Wireless Experience is a leading AT&T wireless and premium video solutions retailer. Built on the core values of accountability, community, integrity, loyalty, and trust, we are committed to setting the industry standard for service and experience.
1997
Our Founder, Brian Wainwright, started selling phones from a garage in Manahawkin, NJ through his first business, Atlantic Professional Detailing.
1998
Became a subagent for Arjay Telecom with Comcast CellularOne and opened first wireless retail location in Manahawkin, NJ.
2001
Acquired Elephant Wireless and opened retail locations in Toms River and Forked River, NJ.
2002
Became a direct agent with Cingular Wireless and launched retail locations in New York.
2005
Opened retail locations in Upstate New York and 13 retail locations in Virginia.
2008
Downsized from 54 retail locations to 27.
2009
Atlantic Wireless was renamed The Wireless Experience and acquired UPI Wireless in Pennsylvania.
2010
Acquired Corporate Telecom in NJ.
2012
Acquired MPS Electronics in New England.
2014
Acquired Cellutions and Atlantic.
2015
Acquired CEI in the Maryland Market.
2015
The Wireless Experience mission, vision and values are adopted.
2017
Celebrated 20-year anniversary and became Great Place to Work Certified.
2018
Opened a new headquarters in Manahawkin, NJ and became Great Place to Work certified for the second consecutive year.
2020
Became Great Place to Work certified for the third time and acquired retail locations in Rhode Island.
2021
Opened a retail location in Salem, NH, which grew our footprint to six states.
2021
Became Great Place to Work certified for the fourth year.
2022
The Wireless Experience celebrates its 25-year anniversary.
2022
We opened our 100th Location in our hometown of Manahawkin, NJ.
1997
Our Founder, Brian Wainwright, started selling phones from a garage in Manahawkin, NJ through his first business, Atlantic Professional Detailing.
1998
Became a subagent for Arjay Telecom with Comcast CellularOne and opened first wireless retail location in Manahawkin, NJ.
2001
Acquired Elephant Wireless and opened retail locations in Toms River and Forked River, NJ.
2002
Became a direct agent with Cingular Wireless and launched retail locations in New York.
2005
Opened retail locations in Upstate New York and 13 retail locations in Virginia.
2008
Downsized from 54 retail locations to 27.
2009
Atlantic Wireless was renamed The Wireless Experience and acquired UPI Wireless in Pennsylvania.
2010
Acquired Corporate Telecom in NJ.
2012
Acquired MPS Electronics in New England.
2014
Acquired Cellutions and Atlantic.
2015
Acquired CEI in the Maryland Market.
2015
The Wireless Experience mission, vision and values are adopted.
2017
Celebrated 20-year anniversary and became Great Place to Work Certified.
2018
Opened a new headquarters in Manahawkin, NJ and became Great Place to Work certified for the second consecutive year.
2020
Became Great Place to Work certified for the third time and acquired retail locations in Rhode Island.
2021
Opened a retail location in Salem, NH, which grew our footprint to six states.
2021
Became Great Place to Work certified for the fourth year.
2022
The Wireless Experience celebrates its 25-year anniversary.
2022
TWE opened their 100th location in their hometown of Manahawkin, NJ
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES
OUR MISSION
To introduce new technology that inspiresand enhances the lives of our guests
OUR VISION
To set the standard for delivering the best wireless experience
OUR VALUES
Accountability, Community, Integrity, Loyalty and Trust
Leading AT&T Service Provider
From the beginning, our mission has been to introduce new technology that inspires and enhances the lives of our guests. We pride ourselves on ensuring our guests’ experiences with us are second to none!