Acquisition expands MCA's statewide footprint from three to eight locations, adding more than 50 years of local communications expertise

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA), a national leader in integrated communication, connectivity, and security solutions, today announced its acquisition of AVC Inc., dba Arkansas Valley Communications, a Motorola Premier Partner with more than 50 years of experience providing two-way radio solutions and service across Arkansas. 

Headquartered in Russellville, Arkansas, AVC operates five locations across the state, including North Little Rock, Jonesboro, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Russellville. The acquisition strengthens MCA's existing presence in the state, growing its Arkansas service network from three to eight locations.

Learn more about MCA's growing national service network and integrated communication, connectivity, and security solutions at callmc.com.

"AVC has spent more than 50 years earning customer trust through technical expertise and a strong commitment to service," said Vince Foody, CEO of MCA. "As one of MCA's core values, Service is central to how we grow and the companies we choose to grow with. AVC brings that same foundation, along with an experienced team and deep roots across Arkansas. Together, we have an opportunity to build on that legacy and deliver even more value to customers across the region."

Building on More Than 50 Years of Service

AVC has served organizations across Arkansas for more than five decades, specializing in Motorola two-way radio sales, service, and industrial telecommunications solutions. Its manufacturer-certified technicians support on-site and wide-area communications systems designed around customers' operational, productivity, and safety needs.

As Motorola's largest warranty service dealer in the Arkansas region, AVC brings established technical expertise and a service-focused organization to MCA's national network. More than half of AVC's team members work in service roles, expanding MCA's capacity to provide local technical support, maintenance, and lifecycle services statewide.

AVC primarily serves customers across healthcare, construction, transportation, education, and manufacturing, industries where dependable communications and responsive technical support are essential to daily operations.

Expanding Capabilities for Arkansas Customers

Through the acquisition, AVC customers will maintain access to the local expertise and service relationships they have relied on while gaining access to MCA's broader portfolio of integrated solutions and national resources.

Expanded capabilities include:

• Mission-critical voice and two-way radio communications
• Data and network infrastructure
• Video surveillance and access control
• In-building wireless and connectivity solutions
• Mass notification and emergency alerting
• Expanded technical, maintenance, and lifecycle services
• Access to MCA's nationwide service and support network

The combination allows MCA to build on AVC's established presence while helping customers address a broader range of communication, connectivity, and security needs through a single technology partner.

"AVC has spent more than 50 years building a reputation for exceptional service and strong customer relationships across Arkansas," said Dennis Shipley, Vice President of AVC. "In looking for the right partner to carry that legacy forward, MCA was a natural fit. We share the same commitment to our team, our customers, and delivering best-in-class service when it matters most."

Growing Through Service

The acquisition of AVC continues MCA's strategy of growing through established regional organizations with strong customer relationships, technical expertise, and a commitment to service. By combining local teams with MCA's national resources and expanded technology portfolio, MCA continues to build a service network designed to support customers throughout the lifecycle of their technology investments.

About Mobile Communications America

Mobile Communications America (MCA) is a national leader in wireless communication, data, and security solutions. MCA serves more than 65,000 customers nationwide across public safety, commercial, education, healthcare, utilities, and government sectors. From two-way radios and network infrastructure to access control and video surveillance, MCA delivers comprehensive systems that ensure safety and operational efficiency. Learn more at www.callmc.com.

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