Alltel (News - Alert) Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America have announced that Samsung Muse is now available in Alltel Wireless retail stores and online at shopalltel.com.

Alltel Wireless is owner and operator of America’s largest wireless network and reportedly has more than 12 million customers, and Samsung (News - Alert), a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America.

This Samsung’s offering, midnight blue Muse, is a flip-phone with ability to store up to 65MB of internal memory. According to Samsung’s officials, the Muse has a dedicated music key, which enables users to have access to an MP3 player, music library, ringtones, and a free trial offer to preview 20 satellite music channels on Alltel’s XM Radio Mobile service.

Additionally, the Muse features Alltel’s Axcess TV, GPS-based Axcess Mobile Guide, and a 2.0 megapixel camera with video and stereo Bluetooth technology.

Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer at Samsung Telecommunications America, pointed out in a press statement that with a music player, 2.0 megapixel camera and global positioning system, the Samsung Muse is a phone with a “sleek and stylish design, in a cool midnight blue color.”

The Samsung Muse also supports Alltel’s new service, Axcess Voice2TXT, which is available on any Alltel Wireless text message capable phone. According to Alltel, Axcess Voice2TXT converts incoming voicemails to text messages in the customer’s inbox and also allows customers to store and forward converted voicemails as regular text messages.

Claiming that the Samsung Muse provides customers with the perfect combination of music features and wireless functionality, Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy at Alltel Wireless, stated, “Anyone looking to use their phone as a portable music device will be thrilled with the Muse’s extensive capabilities that make their favorite songs available at their fingertips.”

Alltel Wireless is offering the Samsung Muse for $69.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate. Alltel informs that this discounted price is available to new customers who sign-up for a two-year service agreement and to existing eligible customers on qualifying rate plans.

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