Alltel Quietly Launches $99 Unlimited Calling Plan
In what could be considered the quietest way to launch a new voice plan, regional carrier Alltel has decided to maintain parity with the other service providers by offering a $99 unlimited voice calling plan, but did not even solicit a press release, instead an internal memo leaked by Engadget Mobile made the announcement for […]
Alltel Advertisement Introduces LG Glimmer
A HowardForums user has posted two pictures regarding the introduction of the LG Glimmer for Alltel Wireless. Specficiations include a large 2.8″ Touch screen, haptic feedback for touchscreen inputs, a numeric slider, microSD expandable memory slot, Bluetooth 1.2, a 2.0 megapixel camera with 5x zoom, a camcorder with flash, EVDO, built-in 128MB of memory, and […]
Alltel Launches LG Scoop
Alltel has launched its version of the LG Rumor on Sprint which it calls the Scoop. The featureset is identical to the Rumor with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, microSD expansion slot, Bluetooth, media player, 1.3 megapixel camera, and support for the Celltop user interface. The phone is available now for $99.99 after a new 2 […]
Buddy Beacon Now Available on More Carriers, iPhone
uLocate Communications, developers of the Buddy Beacon GPS tracking software first launched on Helio have announced wider availability of its flagship product. Buddy Beacon works by transmitting approximate coordinates using either the phone’s aGPS transceiver or self-reported location (the iPhone does not include GPS capabilities) to other people on a buddy list with the application […]
HTC Titan GPS Updated: Windows Mobile 6.1 & Office Mobile
We’ve updated our HTC Titan GPS guide with two major new updates. First, Windows Mobile 6.1 has been added thanks to DCD, a well-respected hacker in the HTC community. Second, near the bottom of the article, we’ve added Office Mobile. The minimalist approach to these ROMs has removed Office Mobile, using the link in the […]
How To: Add GPS to HTC Mogul – XV6800 – P4000 – Titan
 After days of waiting for stability, PhoneNews.com is hosting all the tools you need, and a simple guide to add GPS navigation to your HTC Titan (PPC-6800, XV6800, or P4000). This guide is for all carriers: Alltel, Sprint, Verizon, Telus, and Bell.  PhoneNews.com is always looking for additional workflows, guides, and processes. If […]
Alltel’s My Circle Grows
Originally launched in April 2006, Alltel is expanding their consumer favorite “My Circle” Campaign from the original 10 phone number scheme to now include plans that have calling circles of five, 10 or 20. With the introduction of My Circle 5, any plan starting at $49.99 will allow the subscriber to designate five lines of […]
Alltel Releases Own Version of HTC Touch
In a press release today, Alltel has announced that it will begin to carry the HTC Touch on its online store and through Alltel retail stores beginning today. The Alltel version of the Touch is identical to the version sold on Sprint with minor differences being color, bundled software, and my circle access. The Touch […]
Alltel Motorola Z6m ROKR Firmware Updated
Motorola has issued a firmware update for the Z6 ROKR on Alltel. To get the update, download an install Motorola Software Update on your Windows PC. It is not known, at this time, what the update changes or improves. Motorola Software Update
Alltel Launches Motorola ROKR Z6m
Alltel has launched the Motorola MOTOROKR Z6m, making the regional carrier the first to launch the CDMA version ahead of Sprint. The phone features a 3.5mm standard headphone jack, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio support, QVGA display, microSD expansion slot with support for 2GB cards, media player, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, speakerphone, […]