It seems that Alltel is picking up their game in the face of acquisition from Verizon Wireless. Following on their announcement that they’ll be rolling out EVDO Rev. A on their network, Alltel is expanding their Alltel WiFi service in the US.
For those times when WiFi is a better fit for your needs, Alltel has just announced that their partnership with Boingo Wireless has expanded Alltel’s WiFi reach to 25,000 Alltel WiFi hotspots. Alltel is offering their Alltel WiFi service to US customers looking for monthly or daily WiFi access. The service will run $20 per month or $4 for each day of WiFi access.
Alltel WiFi hotspots can be found in more than 100 of the nation’s airports and thousands of hotspots across Canada, Mexico and Europe – good for travelers and frequent fliers.
Keep reading for the full PR.
Release Date: June 26, 2008
Alltel Wireless Wi-Fi Now Available to All U.S. Residents
More than 25,000 hotspots available through partnership with Boingo Wireless
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.
About Alltel Wireless
Alltel is owner and operator of the nation’s largest wireless network and has more than 13 million customers. For more information about Alltel, please visit www.alltel.com.
About Boingo Wireless
Boingo Wireless, Inc. is the global market leader in Wi-Fi. Boingo makes it easy for consumers to enjoy Wi-Fi access on their laptop or mobile device at more than 100,000 hotspots worldwide — including airports, hotels, cafes and metropolitan hot zones — with a single account. Through its Concourse Communications Group, LLC subsidiary, Boingo operates wired and wireless networks at 20 of the top 100 North American airports. More information about Boingo and Concourse is available at http://www.boingo.com and http://www.concoursecommunications.com.
Alltel Wireless received the highest numerical score among wireless cell phone providers in the West and Southeast regions, and in a tie in the Southwest region in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study –Vol 1. Study based on 23,472 wireless users measuring 6 providers in the West, and 5 in the Southeast and Southwest and measures opinions of consumers with the call quality of their wireless service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in October 2007 and January 2008. Your experiences may vary.
Boingo, Boingo Wireless, and the Boingo Wireless Logo are registered trademarks of Boingo Wireless, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.