Mobiles reviews - alltel

Alltel expands WiFi service - Alltel WiFi expands to 25,000 hotspots in US

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:36:49 +0000

It seems that Alltel is picking up their game in the face of acquisition from Verizon Wireless. Following on their announcement that they'll be rolling out EVDO Rev. A on their network, Alltel is expanding their Alltel WiFi service in the US. For those times when WiFi is a better fit for your needs, Alltel has [...]

Alltel rolling out EVDO Rev. A data network

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:46:40 +0000

Despite being Verizon's next big meal, Alltel has announced that it too will be rolling out an EVDO Rev. A data network to give data-hungry customers some high-speed wireless data as they wait for LTE to get real. The EVDO Rev. A network will give Alltel's data speeds a boost from 400-700Kbps to 600Kbps-1.4Mbps on the [...]

Alltel tried to buy Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:14:38 +0000

What's this? A recent interview with Alltel CEO Scott Ford has revealed that prior to getting prepped as Verizon's $28 billion meal, Alltel tried to buy one of the Big Three US wireless carriers. Apparently, Alltel made a bid to takeover Sprint not once, but three times. Talk about gung-ho dedication. AT&T and T-Mobile were even [...]

Breaking: Verizon Wireless acquires Alltel for $28.1 billion!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:31:13 +0000

Verizon Wireless is acquiring Alltel in a cash merger. Under the terms of the agreement, Verizon Wireless will acquire the equity of Alltel for approximately $5.9 billion. Based on Alltel's projected net debt at closing of $22.2 billion, the aggregate value of the transaction is $28.1 billion. Both mobile operators use a common network technology, and [...]

Alltel looking to launch LTE network

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:09:26 +0000

While Sprint is banking on WiMAX as the next-generation wireless data network of choice in the US, all other carriers are looking to bring on 4G LTE technology in the coming years. With AT&T and Verizon Wireless already planning LTE network roll outs for 2011 and on, the smaller guys risk falling behind in the [...]

Alltel's "My Circle" users get a free bonus number

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:04:08 +0000

Alltel is celebrating the My Circle's second anniversary by giving away a free bonus number to its users — that's one more number you can add and call it without any limitations. Beginning today, all customers celebrating their two-year anniversary with "My Circle" will automatically receive one free "bonus" number added to their current "My Circle" [...]

Alltel launches PhotoCopter, a photo auto-saving service

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:31:38 +0000

Alltel is bringing Ontela's PhotoCopter service to their customers to allow them to "finally unlock the photos trapped inside their phones." PhotoCopter saves every camera phone picture customers snap to their home computers and favorite web photo albums. PhotoCopter automatically transfers the taken picture to the PC with no extra buttons to push. The PhotoCopter is [...]

Alltel picks up the BlackBerry Curve 8330

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:49:38 +0000

Not to be outdone by its CDMA competition, Alltel has finally announced that they'll be offering the BlackBerry Curve 8330 to its customers come May 1. With a 2 megapixel camera, EVDO, GPS, microSD card slot and that Curve-alicious QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry 8330 is sure to be a hit with Alltel's customers. That is, [...]

Alltel, U.S. Cellular add MOTO Q9c in Black and Lime

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:41:09 +0000

Today Alltel Wireless and U.S. Cellular announced availability of the Motorola Q9c on their networks. We've already covered the MOTO's smartphone in the past, so I'll just recap the basics — there's a 2.4" screen, full QWERTY keyboard, 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, 128MB of on-board memory, Windows Mobile 6 Standard edition, and a memory [...]

Alltel Social Video allows users to share and rate videos from a wide range of online outlets

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:40:47 +0000

Alltel Wireless partnered with provider of mobile video services Transpera to launch Alltel Social Video, a new application that allows customers to share and rate videos from a wide range of online outlets. In order to use the new service, you'll need video-enabled mobile phone and a willingness to pour out an additional 3 bucks on [...]

Alltel launches Samsung Muse

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:48:35 +0000

Some things are just too good to pass up. The Samsung Muse, for example, rocks EV-DO, GPS and a 2 megapixel camera to handle the cool stuff, while the 64MB of onboard memory and microSD slot, stereo Bluetooth, and external music controls handles the fun stuff. But, the best part is that Alltel is launching [...]

LG Glimmer appears on Alltel's website; Starts selling tomorrow for $250

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:03:34 +0000

Yesterday LG officially announced the Glimmer and today the device appeared on Alltel's website. However, that doesn't mean you can grab it right away. D-Day (or that's G-Day) is set for March 13th (tomorrow) when you'll be able to buy the stylish slider for $249.99 with an appropriate contract. Bare in mind this phone has GPS, [...]

LG announces Glimmer for Alltel; Alltel stil quiet

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:50:31 +0000

Well folks, LG just announced a new member of its Black Label series of handsets called Glimmer and it's heading to Alltel. We've already spotted the Glimmer ad and now it's only up to Alltel to officially start selling it. As far as we know, the upcoming device has a slider form factor and among other [...]

Alltel goes unlimited too; Still preffers to sell you MyCircle plans

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:36:43 +0000

Let me tell you one thing - Alltel is one strange company. They've just rolled out their unlimited offering yet you can't find a word about it on their homepage. Scrap that, there's no press release in their media zone. Why is that is beyond me. Are they trying really hard to hook you up [...]

Alltel announces red BlackBerry Pearl 8130, LG Scoop, and Samsung Muse

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:22:56 +0000

Alltel will be expanding its portfolio with three additional devices. First comes the GPS-equipped BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in red, which is already available for preordering. Then there’s the text-friendly LG Scoop with its full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Once it hits the market, you’ll be able to pick it up in orange, cyan or gray color. Finally, the mid-range Samsung Muse is a decent clamshell for people who want to use their mobile phone as a music player. The 2 megapixel camera is also on board allowing you to take occasionally photos while on-the-go. Now let’s discuss — or not — the availability. Except for the the Pearl, we don’t have the exact details when you’ll be able to pick any of the mentioned devices. Most likely within month or two, so stay tuned… In the meantime, check out Alltel’s page dedicated to the new offering. [Via: Engadget ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Grab your Alltel BlackBerry 8130 Pearl nowAlltel picks up the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl with GPSVerizon's BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order - get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 nowSprint's BlackBerry 8130 Pearl for $199T-Mobile BlackBerry 8120 Pearl gets real in February 2008