Alltel Joins Movement for Long Term Evolution

Thursday, May 15ht 2008 --  Alltel announced today that they will adopt Long Term Evolution also known as LTE for their 4G network, a move that was recently accepted as the new standard by AT&T Wireless.

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Alltel representatives were quick to point out the that new cellular data network will take between 3 to 5 years before its reach would be far enough to go live. Alltel's announcement shows a further turning tide in cellular technologies towards GSM based offerings, a move echoed by Verizon Wireless' move towards the LTE 4G Network techology.

Currently AT&T, Alltel, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless have announced plans to implement LTE, while Sprint Nextel is still standing behind their own WiMax 4G Technology. AT&T Announced this week that they plan for LTE to reach speeds up to 100Mbps per second in ideal positions, with realistic goals set at 20Mpbs by 2009.

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