Alltel Wireless press release: "In-Stadium" cell tower set up for this weekends Super Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. - When a capacity crowd of more than 73,000 fans pack University of Phoenix Stadium for pro football's 'Big Game' on Feb. 3, Alltel Wireless has ensured the stadium has the wireless network infrastructure in place to keep them connected from kickoff until the final whistle. As Official Wireless Provider of the Arizona Cardinals and University of Phoenix Stadium, Alltel Wireless is the only wireless carrier to own and operate a cell site located directly inside the stadium. Whether rooting for New York or New England, the exclusive on-premise tower will provide fans with wireless coverage throughout the facility -including high-speed data services on Alltel's Axcess Broadband EvDO network. "There's no question that fans in the stadium will want to share their ultimate football experiences with those that matter most by making phone calls and sending countless text, picture and video messages," said Gary Bailey, director of network operations for Alltel Wireless. "With our exclusive in-stadium cell site, our customers and any fans attending 'The Big Game' can be confident that those important calls and messages will get through." Alltel's Axcess Broadband service provides wireless access to the Internet at speeds comparable to wired broadband connections such as cable modem or DSL. Fans at the game will be able to surf the Web for statistics, game updates, video clips and photos, as well as access e-mail and download large, graphic-rich files right from their seats at speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps. Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice and control to the customer's wireless experience. Alltel recently announced a major expansion to its exclusive "My Circle" feature, giving customers unlimited calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network for free. Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time, without extending their current contract. In recent months, Alltel Wireless has opened several new Phoenix-area retail locations, including stores in Tempe, Chandler, Buckeye and Mesa. Alltel currently has 21 retail locations throughout the Valley and plans to open five additional retail stores in the first half of 2008. Our fancy algorithm says this stuff is related...Currently available with Alltel Wireless, Noah got his hands on the LG Glimmer at CTIA last week. The first touchscreen to be a part of the Alltel line-up, the Glimmer is a solid slider device with haptic feedback, media player, micro USB port, and an easy to read menu system from LG that helps you navigate thru all that Alltel has to offer. Alltel Wireless unveiled a new system for tracking the whereabouts of the mobile devices you supply to employees with Workforce Locator. This system offers numerous location based applications that will help businesses large or small. Read the complete press release below for full details.LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, today announced that Alltel Workforce Locator, a tracking and mobile resource... The LG Scoop now available in lavender is an affordable slider style phone with a full QWERTY keyboard designed for those individuals who need to stay in touch on the go. Key features include a 1.3 megapixel camera with 2x zoom, Bluetooth, MP3 player and an expandable memory card slot with up to 4GB of storage capacity.
Carrier: AlltelContract Price: FreeHot Feature: Full Qwerty Keyboard
The LG AX300 is sports a small clamshell design and supports a basic feature set you would expect from an entry level phone. Key features include Bluetooth technology, VGA camera, GPS capable, voice memo/dialing and a WAP browser.
Offered by Alltel as of June 30th for roughly $20, plus an additional $20 off with mail-in rebate.
The regional carrier that could, Alltel, announced a partnership with hotspot provider Boingo to add some WiFi to their customers' 3G data diet. $69.98 each month will now get you unlimited handset data via EV-DO along with unlimited access to Boingo Hotspots around the globe.
Alltel's calling the plan the Internet Anywhere Bundle, and it rings up at $10/mo. more than their 3G only Internet plan. I guess it's a decent buy... Quick update: Yesterday's reports were true and Verizon Wireless is buying Alltel for $28.1 billion. The deal was announced by VZW today and will make them the US' largest cellular carrier, passing current #1 AT&T.According to Reuters, "Verizon Wireless would acquire the
equity of Alltel for $5.9 billion and assume an estimated $22.2
billion in debt, incurred primarily when Alltel was taken
private in a leveraged buyout last... Verizon is "deep in talks" to buy Alltel for $27 Billion, according to CNBC. VZW has courted the nation's number five cellular carrier before, but didn't bid when Alltel was on the auction block back in Spring of 2007. Word is that VZW thought Alltel's valuation was too high at the time. Now it seems that with the change in credit markets over the past year, Verizon could snatch Alltel up for right around the $27.5B TPG and Goldman... this is my first posting so here it goes. i just switched to verizon as i found out about the takeover by verizon for alltel. anyway i was wondering if anyone has some info as to when it will actualy be noticeable to verizon and alltel customers as i live in an area dominated by sprint and alltel. i am in the "extended network" with verizon and am unable to send picture messages as well as messages that exceed 160 charicters. please give me all... I heard there was a new device coming to Alltel from moto. Can anyone validate that? Nice sreen name "phonegeek31"? This is all my boyfriend needs [:(] Fans text for a chance to win $100,000 and free Alltel Wireless service
for thousands in 16 football stadiums across the country
The average football fan may never realize the dream of passing for a winning touchdown for their favorite team, but because of Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, lucky fans across the country could become gridiron heroes in Alltel’s “My Circle 1st & 10” sweepstakes.
Fans of the 16... Thanks for the information. It would be a miracle if any amateur team can even come close to the 14.5 sec
02/13/2007 - LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Ever wonder how thrilling it would be to win a race and take home big-time prize money? Race fans will now have that chance. Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, today announced the Alltel "My Circle 500" sweepstakes, a text-to-win promotion that gives fans the chance to win a grand prize of up to $500,000.
From now until April 30, 2007, fans can enter by texting RACE to 67783 or by logging onto... LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and WATERLOO, Ontario - Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry® 8703e wireless handset is available to Alltel customers. The BlackBerry 8703e supports phone, e-mail, messaging, organizer, browser and other mobile applications that work on Alltel's next generation high-speed Axcess Broadband network and supports turn-by-turn navigation... |
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