Accessing the Internet from anywhere can now be much easier thanks to Alltel (
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solution that allows Alltel customers to connect to the Internet virtually anywhere.
The Wi-Fi solution is an easy-to-use solution powered by Boingo Wireless that instantly provides customers with laptop access to thousands of hotspots throughout North and South America.
Alltel's relationship with Boingo would provide customers with the ability to enjoy a fast connection to the Internet from all over the country at a very competitive price.
"Wi-Fi is an excellent complement to Alltel's existing portfolio of wireless internet solutions and is a good fit with Alltel's strategy to provide customers with more ways to connect wirelessly to the Internet, email, or corporate intranet
," said David Maddox, director of product marketing for Alltel Wireless in a statement.
"Alltel customers will get the best available wireless broadband connection throughout the country with EVDO and Wi-Fi from Alltel."
The company is offering a Wi-Fi and EVDO Wireless Internet "bundle," delivering unlimited Wi-Fi access from any supported hotspot
starting as low as $9.99 per month, in addition to the customers' Wireless Internet Plan.
Alltel also provides wireless broadband access via Alltel Wireless Internet service, allowing customers to access the Internet from their laptop or smartphone at speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps on its nationwide data network.
Anil Sharma is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To see more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.
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