Kroger Shoppers Can Earn Free Wireless Minutes New Loyalty Program Rewards Frequent Shoppers   ROANOKE, VA. (December 17, 2009) - Kroger customers using the company’s wireless phone service, i-wireless, can convert rewards into wireless airtime.      The FREE MINUTES rewards program enables customers to earn free airtime on their i-wireless phone when they shop at Kroger. “The FREE MINUTES program enables Kroger customers to influence the amount they spend each month on their wireless service,” said Carl York, spokesman for Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Region. “The more they shop at Kroger, the more they’ll save on their wireless bill.”       Customers of i-wireless that subscribe to a monthly rate plan or a pay-as-you-go plan will receive 20 free minutes of airtime for every $100 they spend for groceries at Kroger.      “The market is shifting rapidly toward unlimited price plans,” said York. “The FREE MINUTES is unique and enables Kroger shoppers to obtain low prices and potentially eliminate their wireless phone bill altogether.”      FREE MINUTES rewards can be redeemed only on a Kroger i-wireless phone. To register call i-wireless Customer Care at 866 594-3644. For more information about i-wireless, visit www.iwirelesshome.com.

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