<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE TRITEL,
INC. AND PREDECESSOR COMPANIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

<CIK>   0001088383
<NAME> TRITEL, INC.
<MULTIPLIER> 1
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                            
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