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Alltel’s Wireless Internet to provide high-speed data services; EVDO technology delivers speeds comparable to cable or DSL

January 29, 2008 -- ELKO, Nev. - Continuing to expand its wireless data network for mobile professionals and consumers, Alltel Wireless has launched broadband Wireless Internet service in Elko, Battle Mountain, Winnemucca and other communities along Interstate 80. Wireless Internet uses next generation EVDO (evolution data optimized) technology that provides customers with unlimited wireless access to the Internet at speeds comparable to wired broadband connections such as cable modem or DSL.

Alltel’s Wireless Internet service also is available in Wells, Halleck, Golconda, Lovelock and Ely, as well as other communities.

With Wireless Internet, it is easy to surf the Web, 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.