Alltel Wireless Debuts EVDO Wireless Broadband Service in Gainesville.Alltel's Axcess Broadband to Provide High-speed Wireless Data Services EVDO Technology Delivers Speeds Comparable to Cable or DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Alltel Wireless (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AT), America's largest network, is now offering Axcess Broadband service See broadband and broadband service provider. in Gainesville and surrounding areas. This next generation EVDO (evolution data optimized) technology provides customers with unlimited wireless access to the Internet at speeds comparable to wired broadband connections such as cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. or DSL. Axcess Broadband makes it easy to surf the Internet, access e-mail and calendars and download large, graphic-rich files while on the go. Using the service, customers can access advanced business, news and entertainment applications from their laptops, smartphones or handsets at average speeds of 400 to 700 Kbps with maximum speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps. "Alltel Wireless is committed to meeting the growing data needs of our customers," said Dennis Sheaffer, vice president of business solutions for Alltel Wireless in Florida. "Axcess Broadband wireless See wireless broadband. Internet service delivers an unmatched wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 experience that will keep both traveling business professionals and casual users connected with the fastest and most reliable data services." Alltel is rapidly expanding its high-speed network in Florida, where in the past year the service has been launched in and around Tampa, Pinellas, Fort Myers Fort Myers, city (1990 pop. 45,206), seat of Lee co., SW Fla., on the Caloosahatchee River, near the Gulf of Mexico; founded 1850, inc. 1905. It has a tourist trade and light industry and is a shipping point for citrus fruits, winter vegetables, flowers (especially , Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. Nationally, Alltel has introduced Axcess Broadband in metropolitan areas such as Charlotte, Cleveland and Phoenix; in smaller cities such as Little Rock, Ark.; Raleigh, N.C., and Savannah Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. , Ga., and in towns such as Jonesboro, Ark.; Alexandria, La., and Durango, Colo. Alltel plans to launch Axcess Broadband in additional markets across the country in 2007, giving it one of the largest EVDO footprints of any U.S. carrier. Axcess Broadband is available for $59.99 a month for unlimited use with qualifying voice plans. In addition to supporting a wide range of productivity enhancing business applications, it enables Alltel's Axcess TV, with more than 25 channels, and XM radio, with 20 of the best satellite radio music channels. To experience the high-speed network, customers will need an EVDO-capable handset, such as the MOTORAZR V3c, or a laptop PC data card, such as the Kyocera Passport 1xEVDO PC Card. For more information on Axcess devices, visit an Alltel Wireless retail store or log on to www.alltel.com. Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has more than 11 million wireless customers. Alltel, NYSE: AT www.alltel.com |
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