DAILY DIGEST (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pittsburgh cancer center warns of cell phone risks The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer. The warning from Dr. Ronald…

Verizon Wireless Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers, Vodafone Issues Warning - InformationWeek

Verizon Wireless Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers, Vodafone Issues Warning InformationWeek, NY - Jul 23, 2008 While Verizon Wireless and AT&T have been adding subscribers, third-largest cell phone service provider Sprint Nextel has been losing customers, … EARNINGS PREVIEW: US Telecoms Expect Strong Wireless Qtr CNNMoney.com all 436 news articles

Tribune, Bluff Country Wireless to hold open houses - Spring Valley Tribune

Tribune, Bluff Country Wireless to hold open houses Spring Valley Tribune,  USA - Jul 1, 2008 There will be drawings for prizes, discounts on cell phones and accessories, and refreshments on Wednesday, July 9. A representative from Alltel will also …

The Return of Ma Bell - PC Magazine

The Return of Ma Bell PC Magazine - Jul 2, 2008 The $28 billion price for Alltel seems high until you remember the government will never sell any more 850 Mhz spectrum, the prime cell phone space. …

Storm knocks out lights, phones - Andalusia Star-News

Storm knocks out lights, phones Andalusia Star-News, AL - Jun 30, 2008 … many cell phones without service. Although the Star-News received reports of several carriers being down, most of the problems were with Alltel lines. …

Fennimore, Wis.; Alltel buys parcel for cell phone tower
A parcel of property in Fennimore’s Industrial Park has been sold to Alltel, so the telecommunications company can have a cell phone tower in place at that site. Half of the $24,000 in proceeds generated by the land sale have been earmarked for spending on costs associated with the forthcoming

Publication: Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)

Common Cell Phone Questions Answered (KSAT San Antonio)
Looking for a cell phone? Not sure which phone or service is right for you? Here’s some tips on figuring it out.

Cell phone revolution - ENC Today

Cell phone revolution ENC Today, NC - Jul 12, 2008 "The number and location of cell sites makes a big difference in call quality and clarity." During the 1990s, the popularity of cell phones started to rise. …

Technology Roundup - Entrepreneur

Technology Roundup Entrepreneur - Jul 8, 2008 It's about time Get your dialing finger ready, because cell phone carriers are rolling out unlimited calling plans. By Amanda C. Kooser Nobody enjoys …

Tags: sprint, cellphone, cell phone reviews

North Carolina appeals court reinstates Alltel award to cell phone service.
Byline: Samantha Thompson Smith Oct. 6–The N.C. Court of Appeals on Tuesday reinstated a $3.2 million award by Alltel to Cellular Plus of North Carolina. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed in Wake County Superior Court in 2000 by the owner of Cellular Plus, David Kilpatrick. In 1988,

Publication: News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)

Storm knocks out lights, phones - Andalusia Star-News

Storm knocks out lights, phones Andalusia Star-News, AL - Jun 30, 2008 … many cell phones without service. Although the Star-News received reports of several carriers being down, most of the problems were with Alltel lines. …

Cell phone revolution - ENC Today

Cell phone revolution ENC Today, NC - Jul 12, 2008 "The number and location of cell sites makes a big difference in call quality and clarity." During the 1990s, the popularity of cell phones started to rise. …

Fennimore, Wis.; Alltel buys parcel for cell phone tower
A parcel of property in Fennimore’s Industrial Park has been sold to Alltel, so the telecommunications company can have a cell phone tower in place at that site. Half of the $24,000 in proceeds generated by the land sale have been earmarked for spending on costs associated with the forthcoming

Publication: Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)

Top 10 alternatives to iPhone (CIOL)
RESTON, USA: Wirefly, the online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones and wireless phone plans, recently announced its Top 10 cell phone alternatives to the Apple iPhone . The Blackberry Curve, LG Dare, and HTC Touch are among the most popular choices.

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Flat-Rate Service Plans With Unlimited Minutes Generate Dramatically Higher … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Overall satisfaction among prepaid wireless customers who subscribe to flat-rate plans with unlimited minutes is considerably higher than that of customers who subscribe to per-minute price plans, primarily due to cost advantages associated with flat-rate plans, according to the J.D.

Man Gets $23000 Cell Phone Bill - KPHO Phoenix

Man Gets $23000 Cell Phone Bill KPHO Phoenix, AZ - Jul 8, 2008 Hernandez said his grandfather doesn't even own a cell phone from Sprint or Alltel. "This is two hits on his credit he doesn't need right now," he said. …

Cell Phones 101: Which Is Right For You? (WCVB Boston)
Use these tips to figure out which cell phone is right for you.

Unlocking Cell Phones May Get Easier - BusinessWeek

Unlocking Cell Phones May Get Easier BusinessWeek - Jul 8, 2008 Under the offer's terms, MetroPCS will tinker with phones originally sold by Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel (S), Alltel, or any other carrier whose network …

State of wireless phones (The Brownsville Herald)
Many local cell phone providers are experiencing outages and service problems because of power loss to their towers. Providers advised callers to keep trying and to consider using text messaging to communicate with loved ones, because texts put less stress on the networks.

Top Ten Alternatives to the iPhone (Broadcast Newsroom)
RESTON, Va., BUSINESS WIRE — Wirefly (www.wirefly.com), the online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones and wireless phone plans, today announced its Top Ten cell phone alternatives to the Apple iPhone . The Blackberry Curve, LG Dare, and HTC Touch are among the most popular choices.

Alltel Cell Phone Reviews, News, and Photos (Mobile Burn)
Browse through our catalog of reviews and news on Alltel cell phones. Additionally, you can find many stories with live photos of Alltel mobile phones, Alltel videos, or just specs and information on new Alltel handsets that have been released to the market.

Tags: science, business, cell phone reviews

Man Gets $23000 Cell Phone Bill - KPHO Phoenix

Man Gets $23000 Cell Phone Bill KPHO Phoenix, AZ - Jul 8, 2008 Hernandez said his grandfather doesn't even own a cell phone from Sprint or Alltel. "This is two hits on his credit he doesn't need right now," he said. …

ALLTEL DONATES FIVE CELL PHONES TO DILLARD SCHOOL.(TRIAD/STATE)
Byline: FROM STAFF REPORTS MADISON — Dillard Primary School will be better connected thanks to a donation by Alltel of five cell phones, Principal Myra Moore said. The school will receive the phones, along with 200 free local minutes for each phone, at a 3 p.m. ceremony today at the school.

Publication: The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC)

Verizon Wireless Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers, Vodafone Issues Warning - InformationWeek

Verizon Wireless Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers, Vodafone Issues Warning InformationWeek, NY - Jul 23, 2008 While Verizon Wireless and AT&T have been adding subscribers, third-largest cell phone service provider Sprint Nextel has been losing customers, … EARNINGS PREVIEW: US Telecoms Expect Strong Wireless Qtr CNNMoney.com all 436 news articles

Top 10 alternatives to iPhone - CIOL

Top 10 alternatives to iPhone CIOL, India - Jul 19, 2008 RESTON, USA: Wirefly, the online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones and wireless phone plans, recently announced its Top 10 cell phone …

North Carolina appeals court reinstates Alltel award to cell phone service.
Byline: Samantha Thompson Smith Oct. 6–The N.C. Court of Appeals on Tuesday reinstated a $3.2 million award by Alltel to Cellular Plus of North Carolina. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed in Wake County Superior Court in 2000 by the owner of Cellular Plus, David Kilpatrick. In 1988,

Publication: News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)

Answers To Common Cell Phone Questions (Fox 12 Oregon)
With cell phone technology making numerous adaptations to the world of portable multimedia, many consumers are left wondering what the best options are for their next cell phone purchase.

Update: Thumbplay Sued Over Billing Practices; Thumbplay Responds (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)
Thumbplay is the latest company to get sued over mobile content billing, with claims the company is guilty of “either passive indifference or active cooperation in a scheme to defraud”.

Appeals court upholds Springfield, Jefferson City case for back … - News-Leader.com

Appeals court upholds Springfield, Jefferson City case for back … News-Leader.com, MO - Jul 3, 2008 Verizon Wireless is in the midst of talks about acquiring Alltel. The court affirmed that a cell phone is a telephone and said that because the defendants … City wins suit over back taxes News-Leader.com all 5 news articles

DAILY DIGEST (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pittsburgh cancer center warns of cell phone risks The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer. The warning from Dr. Ronald…

Tags: broadband, telecom, voip

Fennimore, Wis.; Alltel buys parcel for cell phone tower
A parcel of property in Fennimore’s Industrial Park has been sold to Alltel, so the telecommunications company can have a cell phone tower in place at that site. Half of the $24,000 in proceeds generated by the land sale have been earmarked for spending on costs associated with the forthcoming

Publication: Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)

Top Ten Alternatives to the iPhone - MarketWatch

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Top Ten Alternatives to the iPhone MarketWatch - Jul 15, 2008 There is an abundance of cell phone alternatives to the iPhone that have the same "gadget" appeal without the associated headaches." 1. … Data Services Will Be Key To Mobile Carrier Growth Investor’s Business Daily (subscription) all 22 news articles

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Flat-Rate Service Plans With Unlimited Minutes Generate Dramatically Higher … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Overall satisfaction among prepaid wireless customers who subscribe to flat-rate plans with unlimited minutes is considerably higher than that of customers who subscribe to per-minute price plans, primarily due to cost advantages associated with flat-rate plans, according to the J.D.

Top Ten Alternatives to the iPhone (Broadcast Newsroom)
RESTON, Va., BUSINESS WIRE — Wirefly (www.wirefly.com), the online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones and wireless phone plans, today announced its Top Ten cell phone alternatives to the Apple iPhone . The Blackberry Curve, LG Dare, and HTC Touch are among the most popular choices.

Tags: wifi, tech, broadband

Verizon Wireless Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers, Vodafone Issues Warning - InformationWeek

Verizon Wireless Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers, Vodafone Issues Warning InformationWeek, NY - 20 hours ago While Verizon Wireless and AT&T have been adding subscribers, third-largest cell phone service provider Sprint Nextel has been losing customers, …

Alltel Wireless Premieres MyShow: First User-Generated Mobile … - About - News & Issues

About - News & Issues

Alltel Wireless Premieres MyShow: First User-Generated Mobile … About - News & Issues, NY - Jul 17, 2008 Growing wireless carrier Alltel Wireless has taken a page from the social networking kings MySpace and Facebook with a new application for cell phones …

Alltel introduces Motorola’s MOTOROKR Z6m with XM Radio Mobile cell.
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-22 October 2007-Alltel introduces Motorola’s MOTOROKR Z6m with XM Radio Mobile cell(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD httpwww.m2.com The MOTOROKR Z6m from wireless and broadband communications company Motorola Inc (NYSE:MOT) has been introduced by Alltel Wireless (Alltel)

Publication: Telecomworldwire

Verizon offers to divest assets for Alltel deal - Reuters

Verizon offers to divest assets for Alltel deal Reuters - 13 hours ago 2 US mobile service, has offered to divest assets in 85 cell phone markets in a bid to gain regulatory approval for its proposed $28.1 billion purchase of …

Go figure.(ALLTEL Corp. purchases Midwest Wireless Communications)(number of consumers who uses cell phones)(number of users who uses global systems for mobile based cell phones)(Brief Article)
6% India’s expected wireless penetration rate in 2009, according to the Yankee Group. 20M EV-DO users worldwide by year’s end, according to the CDMA Development Group’s forecast. $1B Alltel’s purchase price of Midwest Wireless, which has about 400,000 customers in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. 2/3

Publication: Wireless Week

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