Alltel Looking To Sell

I remember reading an article that Comcast wanted to get into wireless and there was even speculation that they might buy out Sprint. But with Alltel on the market, Comcast could jump into wireless.

First of all I just wanted to say you guys have been acting like kids, fighting and bickering, all of you putting down all the carriers. I was even reading comments posted up by two people who work for the same company telling each other they were stupid and didn't know what they were talking about. Everyone has their OWN opinions, and judging someone on theirs doesn't make you look any better.

Secondly, I think I am just going to drop my cell phone service all together, this sucks. I have Alltel, and that and Verizon are the only options we have here. If Cingular buys Alltel I will be forced to drop it because there are no Cingular towers in my area, it is forbidden. If Sprint buys it I will also cancel because Sprint sucks in this ...
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In terms of Verizon Wireless purchasing Alltel, I can't simply that as a good business decision. VZW does a good job of growing organically, and I highly doubt Alltel would sell without a premium. It would only make sense for VZW to buy Alltel if there are enough synergies within the companies.

Alltel, while boasting a large network, would not be the large revenue generator for the other large companies. It would only make sense to "merge" with another large company if the combined company's growth would outpace both individual companies, or the purchase of Alltel would save on roaming costs for the purchasing company. Verizon already has an extensive roaming agreement with Alltel, and it would probably be cheaper to roam on Alltel'...
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I would love to see sprint buy alltel (probably won't happen, but here's to hoping)

Alltel is basically the only CDMA carrier that works in Laramie, WY (from the western wireless acquisition.) I work for Sprint, and before years end, I will be attending school in Laramie. If sprint buys, then I can transfer to the old Alltel store out there, and keep my benefits and job and stuff.

that verizon lacks the $ to buy another carrier, they would have to buy out vodaphone first before they could buy another domestic carrier.

more than likely it would be sprint, they like buying out everyone and burying themselves into the ground 🙂

...if VZW did buy Alltel. All the VZW fanboys that "accuse" ATT of being number 1 by "buying" subs, would then have their company doing the same. funny stuff 🤣

The addition of Alltel's exsisting coverage and spectrum would be an awesome compliment to VZW's exsisting infrastructure. Alltel has long been one of VZW's closest roaming partners anyways. This addition would really give VZW a real edge again.

a rebranding, or will it be like "Alltell, presented by" whoever?

😁 I sure hope that VZW does not buy Alltel... Its taking an already lacking company putting it with an even worse company. Cant wait til my time wiht VZW is over.... They are horrible so Alltel customers ill be hoping for your sake that VZW DONT get that bid.

i sure verizon will buy atell just to get back on top again and be the biggest carrier in us attell 11 million cust verizon closed to 60 million you do the math this will b great!!!! 😛

Verizon+Alltel=less consumer choice & higher prices.
Maybe good for both companies, but the consumer will get the shaft with this one.

Verizon doesn't merge with other companies, we buyout other companies. We take a good thing and make it even better.

Does Alltel have stocks that can be purchased? I would think now would be a excellent time to purchase shares of Alltel, what do you all think?

I am 100% behind Verizon, but I actualy really enjoy the Alltel commercials. Maybe Verizon would hire whoever does the Alltel ads to do theirs!!!

Why would THIS start any type of flame war?

So Verizon buys Alltel and becomes the largest carrier in the US subscriber-wise.

So?