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Filed under: Alltel , Verizon Wireless Following the DOJ's approval last week, the FCC has voted unanimously today to approve Verizon's acquisition of Alltel, promising to create a CDMA network of insane proportions that'll eclipse AT&T to become the US' largest wireless carrier. Like their fellow feds over at the DOJ, the FCC guys attached some conditions to the approval, including a requirement that Verizon continue to honor Alltel's existing roaming agreements for four years -- presumably in an effort to protect and appease rural carriers who've been solidly against the merger all along. This'll almost certainly lead to some job losses in the Alltel camp , but look on the bright side, guys: you just might have a crack at that wild LG VX9600 now. [Via Phone Scoop ] FCC approves Verizon's Alltel buy, deal all but done originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Alltel , Verizon Wireless It looks like those talks between Verizon and Alltel were pretty deep after all, as the two companies have just come out and made the acquisition official. According to the official announcement, the aggregate value of the transaction is $28.1 billion, and the two companies are aiming to have it completed by the end of the year -- assuming all the necessary regulatory approvals come through. For its part, Verizon is of course boasting that this is a win for customers all around, saying that the merger will create an "enhanced platform of network coverage, spectrum and customer care to better serve the growing needs of both Alltel and Verizon Wireless customers for reliable basic and advanced broadband wireless services." Alltel President and CEO Scott Ford also echoed that sentiment, although his role with the future company seems to be less than defined at the moment, with the official announcement only going so far as to say that he will continue in his current position as head of Alltel "until the merger is completed." [Via ArkansasBusiness.com ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Handsets , RIM , Alltel , EV-DO , CDMA Not to be outdone by Verizon and Sprint (and pretty much everyone else with a CDMA network), Alltel's gone ahead and tacked the Curve 8330 onto its roadmap as well. Can you get it now? No, not quite, but it'll hit on May 1 in "titanium" for $229.99 after the full host of discounts and rebates has been applied on contract. Yeah, it sucks that you have to wait a few more days to pick it up, but you can feel free to place your pre-order now if you like over on Alltel's site. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Handsets , LG , Alltel , EV-DO , CDMA The rumored LG Glimmer for Alltel has now been confirmed by way of LG itself, and while there's still no sight of the phone on the regional's own site, the AX830 moniker that the beautiful piece bears -- and the fact that Alltel's name is specifically mentioned in LG's press release -- pretty much says it all. The company calls out the Glimmer as basically a Shine with a touchscreen, which seems like a pretty accurate representation and a good 30,000 foot overview of everything LG's been trying to do in the marketplace for the past 18 months or so. Despite LG's own lack of insight into the phone's launch, we've independently heard through the grapevine that Alltel will be launching the Glimmer in just two days, the 13th. It'll go for $250 on a two-year contract after rebates, and sorry, Alltel employees -- there's going to be a two-week delay before you can buy your own to ensure that there are plenty to go around for customers. What a rip! Follow the break for Alltel's information. [Via Unwired View , thanks Milo] On Thursday, March 13, 2008, Alltel will launch the new LG Glimmer (AX830) handset. Pricing Information: Non-contract price: $419.99 One-year price: $409.99 Two-year price: $349.99, with a $100.00 mail-in rebate, resulting in a final price of $249.99 Prepaid price: $299.99 Features: Sleek touch screen Hidden slide-out keypad for easy dialing Music player with Customizable Equalizer (supports MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+) 2.0 mega-pixel camera with video Pre-loaded with Alltel Navigation, RealTone JukeBox, and Axcess TV Expandable memory slot GPS capable The LG Glimmer is available through all channels including CDF (Customer Direct Fulfillment). Alltel employees will be eligible to purchase the LG Glimmer two weeks after the launch date to make sure there is enough product available for our Customers. Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Filed under: Handsets , Motorola , Alltel , EV-DO , CDMA Alltel has followed up three of its four national competitors today in releasing a variant of Motorola's RAZR 2, the V9m. As you might expect, Alltel's version has some carrier-specific customization -- Celltop , XM Radio, and TeleNav GPS are all on board, features well suited for the V9m's EV-DO radio -- and it seems to be sporting the most conservative color scheme we've seen to date for a RAZR 2 launched in the States (could be good or bad depending on your taste and your line of work, we suppose). Otherwise, the V9m comes with stereo Bluetooth support, microSD expansion, and that huge external display that we've fallen in love with. Grab it today for $299.99 on contract after rebate. Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments