Alltel Wireless Launches EVDO Wireless Broadband Service in Kansas.Alltel's Axcess Broadband to Provide High-Speed Wireless Data Service; 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 WICHITA, Kan. -- 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 Wichita and numerous other communities across Kansas. The service area includes Manhattan, Salina Salina (səlī`nə), city (1990 pop. 42,303), seat of Saline co., central Kans., on the Smoky Hill River; founded 1858 by settlers opposed to slavery, inc. 1870. , Emporia, Independence, Hutchinson, Great Bend Great Bend, city (1990 pop. 15,427), seat of Barton co., central Kans., on a bend in the Arkansas River; settled and inc. 1872. It is a trade and shipping center for a wheat and oil region. Alfalfa pellets and farm machinery are manufactured. , Hays, Dodge City Dodge City, city (1990 pop. 21,129), seat of Ford co., SW Kans., on the Arkansas River; inc. 1875. The distribution center for a wheat and livestock producing area, it also packs meat and makes agricultural implements. and Liberal. 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. Using the service, customers can access advanced business 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. Axcess Broadband makes it easy to surf the Internet, access e-mail and calendars and download large, graphic-rich files while on the go. "Alltel Wireless is committed to meeting the growing data needs of our customers," said Jay Ortman, vice president of business solutions for Alltel Wireless in Kansas. "Axcess Broadband wireless See wireless broadband. Internet service delivers an unmatched wireless broadband experience that will keep both traveling business professionals and casual users connected with the fastest and most reliable data services." Alltel is expanding its high-speed network across the country, giving it one of the largest EVDO footprints of any carrier. Alltel has introduced Axcess Broadband service in metropolitan areas such as Charlotte, Tampa, Phoenix and Cleveland; in smaller cities such as Little Rock, Ark.; Waco, Texas, and Pensacola, Fla., and in towns such as Jonesboro, Ark.; Dothan, Ala., and Durango, Colo. 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 silver or fire red MOTORAZR V3m, 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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