Alltel Intros Wave by LG

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, makes waves this summer with the introduction of The Wave by LG. The phone, exclusively available at Alltel Wireless retail stores and shopalltel.com, features a rolling design that mimics the curl of a wave as the deep colors fade into black.

The Wave includes a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capabilities, MP3 player with external controls, an expandable memory slot, Bluetooth Stereo technology and is GPS capable. It also comes preloaded with Alltel Axcess features such as XM Radio Mobile and Axcess Search. Additionally, customers can download games, ringtones and more via Alltel’s Axcess Shop.

“With its sleek design, The Wave is a fashionable option to stay connected,” said Wade McGill, senior vice president of wireless products and services, for Alltel. “Alltel Wireless is excited to introduce another phone to our line up that provides our customers with the best in form and function.”

“With robust music capabilities like external storage and Bluetooth Stereo, the new Wave by LG demonstrates our commitment to providing the latest in mobile music at a reasonable price point,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. “We’re excited to launch another handset with Alltel as we strive to provide our customers with the latest designs and mobile innovations.”

Alltel Corp. (NYSE: AT)