Alltel Wireless Unveils Sleek New Paint Scheme for No. 12 Alltel Dodge; Paint scheme to resemble new Alltel LG AX490 handset with exclusive Fastap(TM) technology.LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Alltel Wireless (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AT), America's largest network, announced today that starting Aug. 6 at the Brickyard 400, the No. 12 Alltel Dodge driven by Ryan Newman Ryan Joseph Newman (born December 8, 1977 in South Bend, Indiana) (he shares this birthdate with fellow driver Kevin Harvick) is a driver in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. He drives the #12 Alltel, Mobil 1, Kodak Dodge Avenger for Penske Racing. will introduce a special paint scheme in support of Alltel's new LG AX490 phone. The No. 12 will sport a new silver and black design, resembling the sleek race car form of the LG AX490 handset - the first and only phone in the U.S. to feature the innovative Fastap keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. . Designed with simplicity in mind, the LG AX490's Fastap keypad allows for dual levels of functionality by integrating the traditional 12-number keypad with raised buttons for each letter of the alphabet. The Fastap keypad simplifies virtually every phone function and provides easier and faster access to mobile phone-based applications including 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. , Instant Messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , Picture and Video Messaging and Web Browsing. "We're excited to be the first U.S. carrier to debut a phone with Fastap technology," 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 sales and marketing for Alltel Wireless. "With Ryan Newman racing features and the new exclusive Fastap technology, the LG AX490 is the perfect phone for race fans and those who want to speed up their text and instant messaging." In addition to the Fastap keypad, the LG AX490 comes pre-loaded with exclusive Ryan Newman-themed content including ringtones, wallpapers and a special "Racing with Ryan" game. "The No. 12 Alltel Dodge team can't wait to show off our new LG AX490 Fastap paint scheme," said Newman. "With faster texting capabilities, all the cool ringtones, wallpapers and racing games, this phone is something NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. fans are really going to enjoy." The new paint scheme will run during five NASCAR Cup races: Indianapolis, Watkins Glen Watkins Glen (wŏt`kĭnz), resort village (1990 pop. 2,207), seat of Schuyler co., W central N.Y., in the Finger Lakes region, at the southern end of Seneca Lake; inc. 1842. It is in a grape and wine area and has extensive saltworks. , Michigan, Bristol and Richmond. Fans can follow Ryan Newman and the No. 12 Alltel Racing Team by logging onto www.alltelracing.com. While there they can sign up to get the latest racing news sent right to their phone via wireless racing alerts or check in with Crew Chief Matt Borland who hosts a weekly podcast at www.alltelracingpodcast.com. Fans can find out more about the unique LG AX490 with the exclusive Fastap keypad by visiting a nearby Alltel Wireless retail store or visiting www.shopalltel.com. Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has more than 10 million wireless customers. Alltel, NYSE: AT www.alltel.com |
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