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Alltel Introduces New Prepaid Wireless Service that's all about 'U'; Flexible, User-Friendly Service Gives Customers More Plans, Features and Phone Selection.


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Alltel (NYSE NYSE

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: AT) is introducing a new prepaid wireless service that's all about "U." U personalized prepaid from Alltel offers an expanded phone selection, plans and features over America's largest wireless network. The service is designed for customers who want to customize a wireless plan to their needs and tastes.

"U personalized prepaid is flexible, hip, user-friendly, and built around what customers want - more control, exciting features and the latest phones on the largest national network," said Frank O'Mara Frank O'Mara (born 17 July 1960 in Limerick) is a retired Irish runner who specialized in the 1500 and 3000 metres. He became World Indoor Champion in 3000 m twice, but never achieved the same success on the outdoor track. , executive vice president of marketing for Alltel.

"Whether it's paying by the minute, day, or month, prepaid customers can select any of our phones and have a choice of enhanced features, including access to popular ringtones, games and wallpapers to further customize their service. It's really all about U," O'Mara said.

A new pay-per-day plan gives customers a competitive service with their choice of two of these features: unlimited mobile-to-mobile, unlimited nights and weekends, unlimited text messaging Sending short messages to a smartphone, pager, PDA or other handheld device. Text messaging implies sending short messages generally no more than a couple of hundred characters in length. , and unlimited calling to a favorite number (wireless or wireline).

All plans include free nationwide long distance calling originating within the Alltel network, free voice mail, caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. , call waiting and three-way calling Noun 1. three-way calling - a way of adding a third party to your conversation without the assistance of a telephone operator
conference call - a telephone call in which more than two people participate
.

For details, visit any Alltel store or go online to www.alltel.com/u.

U personalized prepaid from Alltel requires no contract or credit check.

Alltel is a customer-focused communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D.  with more than 15 million customers in 36 states and nearly $10 billion in revenues.

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