Alltel Wireless

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Despite ranking only the 5th largest network in the US, Alltel Wireless is the largest among regional carriers, with 12.2 million subscribers in 35 states. Update: Alltel Wireless has been acquired by Verizon Wireless.

The Alltel network runs on CDMA, 1xRTT, and EV-DO systems. It offers 3G and video streaming capability, although it has yet to feature a music download service.

Alltel Coverage Review

Alltel runs on native CDMA coverage, with its headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its network primarily serves the Soutwest, Midwest and Southeastern parts of the country. In terms of international roaming, it taps onto allied coverage provided by Verizon Wireless and the Sprint network.

It runs on a CDMA network, and offers a decent array of cellphones phones, smart phones and push-to-talk devices. Most Alltel phones feature EV-DO and push-to-talk compatibility.

Alltel Features

Alltel also features data and entertainment packages that offer subscribers a variet of multimedia applications, including GPS, video, PC-to-Phone music sharing and XM Satellite radio.

Here are a few pros and cons of Alltel Wireless phones, plans and features:

Alltel Pros

Alltel Cons

Offers an unlimited calling plan The My Circle plan gives subscribers unlimited calling to 20 numbers on any network, including landline Offers regional and national plans, instant messaging packages, coverage in Canada and Mexico Voice2TXT feature converts voice messages to text messages Celltop application provides an easily-accessible cell phone interface.

International coverage is limited. Offers limited selection of handsets Roaming outside of native coverage area may require additional fees Limited gaming and application options because of the use of BREW

Alltel Plans

Alltel offers push-to-talk, analog roaming, family and prepaid plans.