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S. Dakota Gets Its First 3G Coverage from Alltel

Jan 10, 2008, 12:43 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Alltel is the first wireless network operator to provide 3G wireless broadband coverage and services in the state of South Dakota. Alltel announced that it has extended its EV-DO network to Aberdeen, Brookings, Huron, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Yankton and Watertown. Alltel's Wireless Internet service costs $60 per month for unlimited use. Alltel subscribers in the covered areas will now also have access to its 3G services, such as Axcess TV and XM radio.

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pfs2009

Jan 10, 2008, 1:20 PM

EVDO

Sprint has a data roaming agreement with Alltel. I wonder if coverage applies for Sprint in the area.

rmtp22

Yes it does. Western South Dakota was turned on and the prl was released Nov 1st. The system is running very well. WY is included, but I did not see in mentioned in the article.

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chainmail311

Jan 11, 2008, 5:20 PM

with this news

3 people rejoiced! another two are considering buying a phone that might take advantage of this.

veriZon123

I live in South Dakota! The only problem is everyone here has verizon because alltel service has sucked a$$ ever since it switched from cell one! I used to have cell one... til alltel came along!

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