I have to say, I am excited to have Alltel on board with VZW. The networks are 100% compatible. The only thing that will need to be converted is the billing system. Customers will probably get to keep their existing equipment as well. I've activated Alltel equipment on VZW before so I know it works.

I have always respected Alltel as competition (I'm in the Omaha/Lincoln area) and am extremely excited about the Network and licensing expansions. I have a lot of family that lives in rural Nebraska and they all have Alltel because VZW didn't service their area. It will be nice to have everyone "IN".

I hope no hardworking Alltel employees lose their jobs over the buyout (except maybe the Wizard, he is extremely annoying). I underst...
(continues)