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Alltel rolling out EVDO Rev. A data network
2008-06-24 19:46:29 by Will Park in IntoMobile
 

Despite being Verizon's next big meal, Alltel has announced that it too will be rolling out an EVDO Rev. A data network to give data-hungry customers some high-speed wireless data as they wait for LTE to get real.

Alltel logoThe EVDO Rev. A network will give Alltel's data speeds a boost from 400-700Kbps to 600Kbps-1.4Mbps on the downlink. Upstream speeds will be boosted to anywhere between 800Kbps and 1.8Mbps - up to 10 times faster on the upload side of the network. And to make sure Alltel customers can take full advantage of the coming high(er)-speed data network, Alltel is offering broadband data cards from Huawei and UTStarcom to complement the compatible EVDO Rev. A handsets already in their 3.5G stable.

"Rev. A is the next step in Alltel’s commitment to provide our customers with the fast wireless broadband service they have come to expect in their business and personal lives," said Jeff Fox, chief operating officer of Alltel Wireless. "As our customers’ needs continue to grow, Alltel’s network is well-positioned to deliver higher speeds and greater capacity for years to come."

We're looking to a total of 18 Alltel markets to get the EVDO Rev. A treatment, including Charlotte, New Orleans, Phoenix and Tampa. But, Alltel is lookin gto cover 82% of its wireless footprint with 3.5G goodness by year's end.

Keep reading for the full press release.

June 23, 2008