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Alltel Picks LTE for 4G Mobile Broadband

While Alltel isn't exactly the biggest fish in the carrier pond, its decision to use LTE for its upcoming 4G mobile broadband network further cements LTE's status as the dominant 4G tech. It's the third carrier in the US after Verizon and AT&T to go for LTE (Sprint is going the WiMax route, but we can assume T-Mobile will go LTE as well.) Like Verizon, Alltel's current network is CDMA, so it'll have to perform some behind-the-curtains magic to make everything flow smoothly once its post-2009 rollout begins, since LTE is a GSM technology. (If none of this made sense, here's a handy guide to mobile mumbo-jumbo.) [Electronista]

6:00 PM on Thu May 15 2008
By matt buchanan
905 views, 6 comments

Latest by uberfu: SO AT&T is rolling out 4G in 12 becuase they are trying to roll out 3G right now while everyone else [except Sprint] is already working on 4G? WTF AT&T - just skip the damned 3G already - you missed and more »

cellphones

Alltel Adds 1 Million Subscribers, Makes Sprint Feel Even Worse

Alltel, the runt of the nationwide carriers, added 1 million customers this past quarter, totally now over 13 million subscribers. Even though the CDMA-based carrier says it operates the "largest" network, we don't actually know anyone who uses it. Still, its aggressive pricing strategies and frogdesign-based interfaces have drawn our attention. Maybe Sprint, down a million this quarter, could learn a thing or two from the upstart. (Press release after jump, if you care.) More »

11:55 AM on Thu May 15 2008
By Wilson Rothman
2,783 views, 46 comments

deals

Dealzmodo: Alltel Gives Two-Year My Circle Customers a Free Number

To celebrate their 2nd anniversary of My Circle, the plan that lets you call an X amount of numbers for free, Alltel is adding one extra number onto each plan that's two years old. The 10 and 20 number plan now gets bumped up to 11 and 21. The My Circle 5 plan people get nothing. Sorry cheapos. It is a pretty good freebie (you don't have to pay anything), and should be great in case you make a new friend some time in the near future. Update: Corrected text. It's actually only customers who have been with the plan for two years that get the free number. [My Circle]

6:45 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Jason Chen
1,455 views, 16 comments

Latest by maven2k: I just got that email today. I have always been really satisfied with Alltel (even though my friends make fun of me about it). The only shortcoming of Alltel is their limited selection of phones. more »

cellphones

LG Glimmer Touchscreen Phone Official on Alltel

LG's touchscreen + keypad cellphone we saw yesterday just got official for Alltel (whose logo was already prominently featured on the phone anyway, so it's not much of a surprise). You'll be able to buy your own starting March 13. More »

11:27 AM on Wed Mar 12 2008
By Jason Chen
9,496 views, 14 comments

digital switchover

Analog Cell Network Goes Bye-Bye, Escalade Owners Weep

Sad news in the rap community: As of December 31, OnStar will no longer support its own analog systems in older vehicles, in anticipation of the analog cellphone shutdown scheduled for Feb. 19, 2008. Most of us no longer have analog phones, not even those dual-band and tri-band ones capable of analog roaming. Still, certain systems still rely on the network, including burglar alarms, utility meter readers and in-car help systems—not just OnStar but also LexusLink and Mercedes-Benz TeleAid. When AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Alltel switch off their networks, many OnStar users will find themselves SOL. [AP; OnStar Digital Transition] More »

11:17 AM on Wed Dec 26 2007
By Wilson Rothman
4,580 views, 21 comments

Latest by an1m3fr33k: @molson3530: but did you have to pay for the upgrade? more »

wtf verizon number one

Consumer Reports Cellphone Service Survey 2008 Published: Verizon Number One

Consumer Reports just published its latest Annual Survey of Cellphone Service in its January 2008 issue, consisting of responses from 47,629 readers. As it's noted in its previous surveys over the past six years, the respected nonprofit publication says that cell service is "among the lower rated services we survey." The wide-ranging poll found that "fewer than half of the respondents were completely or very satisfied with their cellphone service." More »

9:51 AM on Mon Dec 3 2007
By Charlie White
29,097 views, 65 comments

roundup

Afternoon News: Alltel's Pearl 8130, $6 Billion Ink Over-Charge and Broken Zune Song Tags

• The American Consumer Institute estimates that consumers overpay for printer ink by $6 billion a year, since there is no competition in the market of printer ink. [Cameratown via Gadget Lab]
• Alltel will be releasing its version of the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 just in time for the holidays, with a price of $149 after a two-year contract. [Alltel via Crave]
• In response to a Zune song tagging problem, Microsoft has set up a support page with not so simple instructions for fixing incorrect song tags. [Microsoft via Gadget Lab]

7:48 PM on Wed Nov 21 2007
By Christopher Mascari
1,281 views, 1 comment

Latest by pepe the king prawn: why, oh why do you fools post posts about stuff you've already posted? you know, we all can just click the "next" link and see the other articles. are you on some kind of commission or something? oh wait... more »

Alltel just launched the MOTOROKR Z6m, Motorola's musical slider, that comes preloaded with a unique option: XM Radio Mobile for cell phones, delivering 20 streaming XM channels for $8/month. [Alltel]

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Alltel ships Samsung Hue clamshell with swappable color faceplates, Jump Music-friendly MP3 player, 1.3-megapixel video camera—$40 after $50 rebate [Alltel]

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caller id

Alltel Adds City Caller ID: Figure Out Who's Calling

If you're always getting weird calls from area codes you don't recognize, Alltel's new City ID could be just the thing you need. Available only on the LGAX275 for now (more phones later), the app will display the city and state assigned to any landline or mobile phone. More »

3:40 PM on Tue May 22 2007
By Jason Chen
2,275 views, 15 comments

the fifth carrier

Alltel Teams With Frog Design and eMusic, Launching Jump Music


Today, Alltel, the littlest big carrier, launches Jump Music, software that's iTunes-like in its dual nature as music manager and storefront. The announcement might seem like a non-event to most Giz readers—how many Alltel customers are even out there in the Giz nation? But you may want to start paying attention to the carrier: Like T-Mobile, Alltel has begun to address concerns of younger, more deal-conscious customers with unique pricing and unusual phone features. Alltel launched the "My Circle" network, which lets you pick 10 people from any network that you want to talk to for free. (OK, for "free.") Now it is getting into the music business. More »

1:01 AM on Fri May 11 2007
By Wilson Rothman
5,310 views, 11 comments

Latest by shawn30: thanks more »

thin

Alltel Gets Super Thin Samsung Wafer With XM Radio Mobile

Alltel's not usually known for getting cutting-edge handsets, but it may be time for that to change as the slick-looking Samsung Wafer SCH-R510 heads their way. The phone has some interesting features, with the celltop widget system, XM Radio Mobile, Axcess TV and Axcess mobile Guide. More »

1:00 AM on Thu May 3 2007
By Jason Chen
11,269 views, 8 comments

cellphones

Colored LG Chocolate Flips Head to Alltel

LG's Chocolate flip has been on Verizon since late last year, but Alltel seems to be the first provider to get colored versions of these things. Available in blue, green, and puke, these AX8600s are going to be $50 after rebate and soul-binding contracts. More »

8:20 PM on Fri Mar 16 2007
By Jason Chen
3,864 views, 9 comments

cellphones

Confessions of a Cellphone Sales Rep

Red Shoe Diaries this is not, but if you ever wanted to know the hidden workings of that Sprint, T-Mobile, Cingular, Verizon, or Alltel store you pass by on the way scope out the girls at Forever 21 at the mall, the Consumerist has you covered. More »

8:45 PM on Mon Mar 12 2007
By Jason Chen
7,089 views, 11 comments

cellphones

Rumormill: Verizon Looking to Snag Alltel

In a bit of unfortunate news, it seems the rumors are flying around that Verizon is looking to buy up Alltel. MobileMag notes that this isn't the first time the rumors have been slung around about these two, but with companies like AT&T and Cingular holding hands, these rumors sounds a little more valid this time around. This is a shame because my cellphone fetish began with a Nokia 5100 from Alltel in Kansas and it would be sad to see it go. It is kind of like hearing that your favorite childhood toy was hocked at a garage sale, or your favorite television star died in a horrific train wreck. I would also hate to see what kind of two-headed monster would be in those "My Circle" commercials. –Travis Hudson More »

5:45 PM on Mon Feb 26 2007
By Travis Hudson
2,335 views, 11 comments

Latest by bigTrue: Alltell already uses Verizon towers here in Michigan. I was hoping to switch carriers once my Verizon account comes up for renewel. This will make me cry. Alltell does what Verizon does with the same network cheaper. I'm more »

cellphones

Alltel Celltop Widgets Hands-On

Apple's not the only one with a widget-capable phone. Alltel's Samsung u520 has celltop built-in, which means you can get weather, stocks, and sports scores with only a few clicks. More »

3:20 PM on Thu Jan 18 2007
By Jason Chen
2,605 views, 5 comments

wireless

Alltel Brings Widgets to Your Handheld

It's stuff like this that makes me wonder why I'm still with Verizon. Alltel Wireless just introduced a new app for its mobiles called Celltop. Esentially, it's a way of bringing widgets (aka cells) to your cell phone. Each "cell" takes up half of your mobile's screen and can display stock info, weather, news headlines, or something as simple as your call log. What's extra cool is that Celltop is open-source, meaning anyone with the know-how can develop their own "cells." Celltop is free and available today—the catch is it's only available for Alltel Wireless subscribers. Stay tuned for our own hands on with the app. – Louis Ramirez More »

12:25 PM on Thu Jan 18 2007
By Louis Ramirez
2,705 views, 7 comments

Latest by techmate: Wow, widgets on a mobile device that I can actually afford. What's more, at 10 bucks a month for all you can eat/download, I wont be sticker shocked every time I get my bill. Can't wait to see which cells more »

feature

Low End Theory: The Customer is Always Cheap


By Brendan I. Koerner More »