Alltel Launches Second FasTap Phone in LG Swift and Samsung Hue II
Alltel has launched their second FasTap equipped clamshell from LG in the Swift and the sequel to the Samsung Hue in the Hue II. Like the AX490, the Swift features a set of keys between the main keys, but instead of integrating a QWERTY keyboard as on the AX490, the Swift uses the FasTap layout […]
FCC Approves Verizon/Alltel Purchase and Sprint/Clearwire Mergers
The FCC has officially approved the pending Verizon Wireless purchase of Alltel LLC as well as the merger of Sprint XOHM and Clearwire Inc. With these two mergers completed after months of regulatory screening by federal regulators, both companies can commence the process to consolidate respective operations and streamline infrastructure. The approval did not come […]
Alltel Lists Samsung Delve with TouchWiz UI for Pre-Order, Launches November 6th
Alltel has posted the CDMA version of the GSM Samsung Tocco for pre-order. The Samsung Delve will be the first Samsung handset sold in the US with Samsung’s TouchWiz widget-oriented user interface. The complete featureset of the device consists of a 3 inch widescreen WQVGA resolution touch display, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, Bluetooth […]
Alltel Launches Pre-Order Page for Touch Diamond, Launches October 30th
Alltel has launched a pre-order page for the HTC Touch Diamond. The device will be launched on October 30th online for $249.99 after new 2 year agreement with an additional mail-in rebate and included bonuses such as a free Bluetooth headset and car charger. The device is otherwise identical to the version sold on Sprint […]
Alltel to Launch MOTORAZR VE20 Thursday
Alltel has opened a placeholder page for the forthcoming release of its version of the MOTORAZR VE20 clamshell slated to launch tomorrow for $99.99 after new 2 year agreement and rebates. The version launching on Alltel will be identical to the version currently on Sprint with a 2.0 megapixel camera, external touch screen display, speakerphone, […]
Palm Releases Radio Updates for Alltel 700wx and Verizon 700p
Palm has quietly released two updates for the Verizon Treo 700p and Alltel 700wx smart devices that address a rare phone reset bug that occurs under certain conditions. It should be noted that Alltel users with firmware version 1.12 loaded on their devices do not have to apply this update, while Verizon 700p users with […]
Verizon Wireless to Acquire Alltel
With leaked reports coming in of Verizon Wireless acquiring Alltel, it has been made official that the deal will go through for $28.1 billion creating the largest wireless company in the U.S. in customer numbers by putting Verizon at 80 million over AT&T’s 71 million. The cash merger is a result of Verizon acquiring the […]
Best Buy to Sell Alltel in Select Locations
Alltel recently announced that Best Buy will start carrying Alltel’s offerings in select locations. Best Buy is set to launch Alltel in about 40 stores where Alltel has a ‘digital’ footprint. Customers will not only be able buy and activate new service, but also make changes to their plans and features on their account. With […]
Alltel Touch First to Receive EVDO Rev. A Upgrade
The first carrier to approve and deploy the long awaited EVDO Rev. A upgrade for the HTC Touch isn’t even available in many major markets, and requires EVDO data roaming in order for the device to receive the majority of its Rev A access. HTC has updated their support site for the Alltel Touch with […]
Alltel Celebrates 2 Year Anniversory of My Circle, Adds Additional Number
As a special thanks, Alltel is offering the addition of another number to it’s My Circle plans. This is in response to the two year anniversary of the popular plan offered by Alltel. The addition of the extra number will apply only to those who have had the My Circle plan for two years or […]