ALLTEL Wireless News

Latest Carrier Releases: LG AX-300

LG AX-300
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.

Wi-Fi on the go: Alltel announces $70 3G/Wi-Fi plan with Boingo

Wi-Fi on the go: Alltel announces $70 3G/Wi-Fi plan with Boingo
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 if you use 3G on your handset a lot, but also rely...

Update : Verizon IS Buying Alltel for $28.1 Billion

Update : Verizon IS Buying Alltel for $28.1 Billion
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 November by TPG Capital (TPG.UL) and Goldman...

Merger : Is Verizon Buying Alltel for $27 Billion?

Merger : Is Verizon Buying Alltel for $27 Billion?
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 Sachs paid for the carrier in a deal that closed...

Video: LG Glimmer touchscreen phone Alltel - Hands on at CTIA '08

LG Glimmer touchscreen phone Alltel - Hands on at CTIA 08
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.

Roller-Coaster ride: Alltel add's customers, loses money in Q4 of '07

Roller-Coaster ride: Alltel adds customers, loses money in Q4 of 07
Okay, that headline might be just a wee bit misleading.  Alltel did add a record number of customers and did lose a boatload of money last quarter, but their revenues were actually up 12% as compared to the year before.  But they went private last year and apparently that costs lots of money — some $653 million worth of merger-related costs, apparently. I was never any good at economics, but the deal seems to be this:  Alltel added a record 1 million plus customers during the...

Unlimited calling wars: Alltel unveils National Freedom Unlimited Plan

Unlimited calling wars: Alltel unveils National Freedom Unlimited Plan
Even though Alltel insists their My Circle plans are the way to go, they've given in and joined the other major US carriers in announcing an unlimited calling plan.  The National Freedom Unlimited plan gets you all the minutes you can use for $99.99/month, while $79.99/mo. gets you 1400 unlimited minutes plus unlimited nights, weekends, and mobile-to-mobile calling plus 10 My Circle numbers (unlimited calls to those ten wireless or landline numbers). If you don't plan on doing any...

Glimmer: Alltel Wireless launches LG Glimmer

Glimmer: Alltel Wireless launches LG Glimmer
As reported a few weeks ago, Alltel will launch the LG Glimmer handset on March 13.  Glimmer is a sliderphone very reminiscent of the LG Shine, but the addition of a touchscreen, making it a very sexy and very innovative device, at least on paper. Glimmer features a 2MP camera, integrated GPS, and a media player that supports a wide variety of audio and video file formats and packs 128MB of memory for media and gaming support.  The phone will be packaged with a 3.5mm stereo...

New voicemail MAX services introduced at Alltel Wireless

New voicemail MAX services introduced at Alltel Wireless
Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, providing coverage across the nation, today announced it will offer Voicemail MAXTM, an application which enables customers to personalize outgoing voicemail greetings with the voices of Hollywood stars, comedians, celebrity impersonators, and top-selling music artists. Developed by 9 Squared, a Zed Company and leading provider of mobile content in the U.S., Voicemail MAX features content from Larry the Cable Guy, Steve Harvey, Orlando Jones, T.I.,...

Sexy: LG Glimmer coming to Alltel next month?

Sexy: LG Glimmer coming to Alltel next month?
A poster over at Howard Forums seems to have the scoop on a very hot looking new LG handset that may be an Alltel exclusive set to launch in mid-March.  The Glimmer looks like a Shine with a touchscreen - it's a slider phone that goes one better than the LG Venus for VZW by adding a full touchscreen instead of Venus' menus-only touch sensitive area on the lower portion of the display. The images of Glimmer's press release look pretty legit (links below), and the phone itself looks...

Alltel offers 500 free minutes for a limited time

Alltel offers 500 free minutes for a limited time
Riding on the heels of Ryan Newman’s recent win at this year’s Daytona 500, Alltel is offering 500 free minutes to new customers and existing customers who wish add-a-line of service. The offer applies to rate plans of $39.99 and higher for new service and $9.99 for secondary lines. All bonus minutes must be used within the first 30 days after activation. Stop by your local retail store, call 1-800-ALLTEL -1 or shop online starting February 22nd through the 24th to take advantage of this...

Alltel Wireless press release: "In-Stadium" cell tower set up for this weekends Super Bowl

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...


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  • Samsung Instinct-M800
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  • LG enV2
    LG enV2What’s Good: Sleeker and smaller than the original EnV. Comfortable QWERTY keyboard and QVGA
  • Motorola Z9
    Motorola Z9What’s Good: Great voice quality; fast 3G data speeds; good GPS system; mobiTV compatibility;
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    Samsung GlydeWhat’s Good: Touchscreen and Full QWERTY Keyboard in Compact Body; Clean Menus and “Croix” User
  • Nokia N82
    Nokia N82What’s Good: Incredible Camera w/Xenon Flash; Full VGA Video Capture; Excellent Web Browser; WiFi;
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    BlackBerry Pearl-8120 TitaniumWhat’s Good: Integrated WiFi for Web, Email, and HotSpot@Home UMA Calling; Trackball is easy to
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    LG VenusWhat’s Good: Beautiful display; Context-sensitive menus; Extensive feature set; VZ Navigation works
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    Nokia N810 SilverWhat’s Good: Stylish, compact design with large touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard; Excellent
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    LG Rumor WhiteWhat’s Good: Compact, rugged design with full QWERTY keyboard; Easy to use; Auto-rotating display;

New & coming soon phones

Hot off the presses... here's what's available now and expected to come to market soon!
  • LG Chocolate-3-VX8560 Black
    LG Chocolate-3-VX8560 BlackCarrier: Verizon Wireless
    Contract Price: $179.99
    Hot Feature: Sleek flip phone Coco
  • Samsung Blackjack-2-SGH-617 Blue
    Samsung Blackjack-2-SGH-617 BlueCarrier: AT&T
    Contract Price: Free
    Hot Feature: New color - Blue
  • Samsung Blackjack-2-SGH-617 Pink
    Samsung Blackjack-2-SGH-617 PinkCarrier: AT&T
    Contract Price: Free
    Hot Feature: New color - Pink
  • Nokia 2760
    Nokia 2760Carrier: T-Mobile
    Contract Price: Free
    Hot Feature: FM Radio
  • Palm Treo 800w
    Palm Treo 800wCarrier: Sprint
    Contract Price: $349.99 pre-rebate
    Hot Features: GPS Nav, WiFi, more
  • Apple iPhone 3G Black 8GB
    Apple iPhone 3G Black 8GBCarrier: AT&T
    Contract Price: $199.99
    Hot Feature: 3G for iPhone
  • Motorola ROKR-E8
    Motorola ROKR-E8Carrier: T-Mobile
    Contract Price: $249.99 before rebate
    Hot Feature: "ModeShift" technology
  • LG AX300
    LG AX300Carrier: Alltel
    Contract Price: $20 with instant rebate
    Hot Feature: Small compact design
  • LG Decoy VX8610
    LG Decoy VX8610Carrier: Verizon Wireless
    Contract Price: $99.99
    Hot Feature: Integrated Bluetooth headset
  • LG Dare
    LG DareCarrier: Verizon Wireless
    Contract Price: $199.99 - after online discount
    Hot Feature: I-phone competitor
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