While facing a recent acquisition from Verizon Wireless, Alltel Wireless is not stopping the hunt for US national success by first launching their EVDO Rev A network and now increasing their WiFi footprint. By adding over 25,000 WiFi hotspots to their network through a partnership with Boingo, Alltel Wireless is on a mission for success. The new partnership will bring US customers looking for WiFi service with the option to pay $20 per month or a daily fee of $4 for WiFi access. Alltel Wireless hotspot locations can be found in more than 100 of the nation’s airports and thousands of locations across Canada, Mexico and Europe which proves to be an excellent option for frequent travelers.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – America’s largest network is growing, and now everyone in the United States can take advantage of premium Wi-Fi access from Alltel Wireless. Now Alltel and non-Alltel customers have access to more than 25,000 hotspots developed through Alltel’s relationship with Boingo Wireless, the global market leader in Wi-Fi. So whether you are traveling across the country, waiting to catch a plane or checking out the latest paperback book release, Alltel Wireless can keep you connected.
Alltel Wi-Fi is available for purchase by anyone in the United States as a stand alone offer. Consumers can access unlimited Wi-Fi access for $19.99 per month or $3.99 per day with no contract commitment. In the past year, more than 15,000 additional hotspots have been added to Alltel’s nationwide service, which includes thousands of hotels, bookstores, coffee shops and fast food restaurants. Travelers can also take advantage of Alltel’s premium Wi-Fi service, which provides Internet access in more than 100 of the nation’s airports and thousands of hotspots across Canada, Mexico and Europe. Exact locations of Wi-Fi hotspots can be found at http://wifi.alltel.com and downloadable Wi-Fi software for laptops can be downloaded for free at http://software.alltel.com.
Recently, Alltel Wireless began offering an Internet Anywhere Bundle, allowing Alltel customers to bundle their Wireless Internet plan with unlimited Wi-Fi access for their laptop. The $69.98 per month bundle gives customers the choice of connecting to either Alltel’s EVDO network or a Wi-Fi hotspot. More information about the bundle is available at www.alltel.com/internet.
“The Internet Anywhere Bundle is a common-sense approach to network connectivity and will enhance the choices available for our customers,” said Angela Rittgers, director of product marketing. “Alltel, together with Boingo Wireless, is pleased to offer the flexibility of Wi-Fi to stay in touch with families and friends or access work email and schedules through a reliable connection.”
Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice and control to the customer’s wireless experience with its exclusive “My Circle” feature, giving customers unlimited calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network for free. Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time, without extending their current contract. Additionally, Alltel recently received “Highest Call Quality Performance Among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the West and Southeast Regions, and in the Southwest Region in a Tie” according to J.D. Power and Associates’ 2008 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study – Vol. 1.