US Cellular and Alltel Announce U Prepaid Agreement with Walmart Distribution
Two of the smallest regional carriers forge an agreement to offer a unified prepaid service, reflecting the realities of increasing competition in the marketplace.
Alltel Launches Samsung Gem
The remainder of Alltel Wireless not absorbed by Verizon or spun off by AT&T has announced the launch of the Samsung Gem mid-range Android smartphone. The phone features a 3.2 inch capacitive touch display at WQVGA resolution with scratch/smudge resistance, 850/1900MHz CDMA support, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios. The Gem also features an 800MHz processor, […]
HTC Merge Once Slated for Verizon Resurfaces for Alltel
The long delayed and anticipated HTC Merge once expected for Verizon may have been canceled by the carrier and instead handed off to Alltel, judging by the screenshot. The HTC Merge is the CDMA variant of the Desire Z with a 3.7-inch screen, 512MB RAM/4GB internal Flash, Qualcomm 7630 Scorpion processor at 800MHz, sliding hardware […]
Alltel Launches CDMA HTC Desire and Wildfire
Alltel has announced that it has launched the HTC Desire and Wildfire Android smartphones in the remainder of the markets controlled by the ATNI/AWCC venture that now operates the remainder of the Alltel CDMA network. The HTC Wildfire smartphone features a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash, a large 3.2 inch touch display […]
Alltel Launches Motorola Milestone
Following up on a previous report, Alltel has launched the Motorola Milestone (nee Droid) in select markets operated by the ATNI/AWCC conglomerate. The device features Android 2.1, EVDO Rev A, Wi-Fi radio, and is otherwise identical to the Verizon version. Pricing its set at $299.99 after new agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing […]
Alltel Launching Motorola Milestone and LG 8370 on September 23rd in Select Markets (Updated)
In the wake of the transition from Alltel to AT&T in select markets, the carrier is set to launch two new handsets this week in select Allied Wireless/Atlantic TeleNetwork operated markets in the LG 8370 and Motorola Milestone, with more handsets being launched by the end of the year. Hit the Read More link for […]
Former Alltel Customers to Get Microsoft Kin Alongside Verizon Next Month
The remnants of Alltel Wireless will offer remaining customers the opportunity to purchase Microsoft’s Kin social network oriented multimedia devices when they are launched in late May simultaneously with Verizon Wireless. In related news Microsoft director of social networking John Starkweather elaborated on technical specifactions for the line with 600MHz Tegra processors, EV-DO Rev. A […]
Alltel Launches LG AX310 Clamshell
Alltel has launched a new entry-level clamshell in the AX310 for those customers in divested markets. The AX310 features features voice-activated calling, speakerphone Bluetooth, speaker-independent voice control and 1.3 megapixel camera with zoom. The LG AX310 is available for $59.99 before an additional $30 mail-in rebate with activation of a 1-year service contract on a […]
Alltel Launches Samsung Freeform Messaging Device
Alltel has announced a midrange messaging device from Samsung in the SCH-R351 Freeform. The Freeform features a Slim bar bodyshell with QWERTY keyboard, Teal and Burgundy colors, media players, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone, voice control, and a 2.2 QCIF resolution display. The phone is available from Alltel retail stores, but no word on […]