AT&T replacement phones now online

[epiguards]

Has AT&T taken over Alltell or is there something else going on?

[krazzee]

Originally Posted by berryfun

I wish there was some way to keep my phone.
I would love to upgrade to the Torch but the plans are quite a bit higher. I understand we will be grandfathered in on the unlimited data plans as long as we don't pay for an upgrade or switch plans. Alltel was quite a bit cheaper. I am not too sure on the HTC's.

I too would like a Torch, but not sure if it is a feasible upgrade. The Tour I am using now is okay and since it can take a SIM card I've wondering about unlocking it and just seeing if I can get an AT&T SIM card, then keep the Tour.

[krazzee]

Originally Posted by epiguards

Has AT&T taken over Alltell or is there something else going on?

Info here: About the Mergers

Verizon could not take over some markets when they bought Alltel, so these markets are now being taken over by AT&T.

[berryfun]

From what I understand Georgia will be the only state with Alltel. GA bought Alltel with Chad and all, so there will be no use for Alltel phones. My Bold also has a SIM card slot but I cannot find anything at all on unlocking them. If you find something please let me know. The new Blackberry they offer is the 9300 Curve 3g. But the camera is a 2.0 with NO flash and the memory is quite smaller than my Bold. I like my Bold like I said but have only had it since August.

[wyodog]

http://www.att.com/mergers/alltel/ex...customers.jsp:

If you live in...
...please place your order by:

Alabama, California, Nevada, or Virginia
November 1, 2010
Arizona, New Mexico, or Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia Region
November 24, 2010
Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, or Wyoming
January 7, 2011

Your new phone or data device will be shipped to your billing address approximately 1-3 weeks after the dates listed above. AT&T will send a text message to your current wireless phone to let you know when your order has shipped, and a separate message to tell you when your service will transition to AT&T.

If you do not place an order for a replacement phone by the dates listed above, we will select and ship you a FREE phone or data device comparable to the one you have today to ensure that you do not experience an interruption in your wireless service when it transitions to AT&T.

Want an iPhone® instead? If you want to purchase an iPhone1 or another innovative device from AT&T, you can do so. To place your order, please visit www.att.com/chooseemyphone.


<whine> living in MT, another three months before I see a new BB...

[pdkpotocki]

It pisses me off i got my Storm 2 6 months ago and there choices are crap for a replacement.

[uli2000]

Originally Posted by berryfun

I'm not Happy about this either. I just purchased the BB Bold 9650 in August. I haven't even got my rebate back yet. I'm still paying for it.
I can't believe that Alltel is still selling Alltel phones knowing they will only be paper weights in a couple months. I love my Bold and hate to downgrade. I wish there was some way to keep my phone.
I would love to upgrade to the Torch but the plans are quite a bit higher. I understand we will be grandfathered in on the unlimited data plans as long as we don't pay for an upgrade or switch plans. Alltel was quite a bit cheaper. I am not too sure on the HTC's.

You know what's really dumb? I live in group 1 that has a cutoff date of Nov. 1st, but today they released the Desire and the Wildfire. ****, should I buy one and use if for a week?

[98GMC454]

Has anybody heard as to when AT&T is applying their equipment in place of Alltel, is it 2G(EDGE) or 3G? I imagine it is a population biased decision but I am hopeful to get 3G in rural Montana. Probably wishfull thinking!

[Mister Xiado]

Alltel is also maintaining individuality in the Cleveland region of Ohio, where AT&T already has a very strong presence, and a few other areas of the US. I didn't memorize the map. There will be places where AT&T is taking over sections of the Alltel network where there is no GSM coverage; only CDMA, and users will have the option of enlisting with Sprint or Verizon instead of AT&T if they so desire.

Most of the free phones are the Pantech Link (?) and the Pantech Laser. Best part is, no contract, so you can still upgrade and get whatever phone you want, and keep the Pantech phones to use as backups, or to activate additional lines with no contract... since you already own the phones and all.

Just keep in mind, the coverage maps for AT&T are mathematical representations of expected coverage. Inquire with local AT&T users about their actual service in the area to get the best measure of service quality. For the record, except for areas just outside of Columbus and around Orwell, and a small spot near Andover, I have great coverage all across Ohio. Western PA, most of WV, and southern NY are good for me too.

[asp13]

Originally Posted by 98GMC454

Has anybody heard as to when AT&T is applying their equipment in place of Alltel, is it 2G(EDGE) or 3G? I imagine it is a population biased decision but I am hopeful to get 3G in rural Montana. Probably wishfull thinking!

. AT&T is only putting in 3G networks in the areas they purchased from Alltel.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

[berryfun]

I just found out last week that they have added new upgrades for the replacement phones. I have the Bold 9650 and the original upgrade was a Curve 3g which was a downgrade. And now YAY YAY YAY! They have added the Torch or the Samsung Captivate. Very nice upgrades. I love my BB and am so excited for the Torch but I think I am liking that Captivate. This was a nice surprise! So if you have the higher end BB (Bold, Tour etc) you can now upgrade to the Torch or Samsung Captivate (At&T's best Android) Berryfun