Alltel signs 10-year nationwide roaming agreement with Sprint
Agreement covers voice, 1X and EV-DO services
Release date: May 9, 2006
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Alltel has signed a 10-year reciprocal nationwide roaming agreement with Sprint that includes rates for both voice and data services, allowing customers for both companies to roam on each other’s network. The agreement is effective July 1, 2006 and covers CDMA voice services along with 1X and EV-DO data services.
“This agreement with Sprint provides a long-term, cost-effective roaming option for Alltel customers without limiting our strategic alternatives,” said Kevin Beebe, group president of operations.
Alltel is a customer-focused communications company with more than 15 million customers in 36 states and nearly $10 billion in annual revenues.
For more information contact:
Andrew Moreau 501-905-7962
Vice President - Corporate Communications
andrew.moreau@alltel.com
Tony Thomas 501-905-8991
Vice President - Investor Relations
tony.thomas@alltel.com
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