Sep 22, 2008 10:03 ET
Alltel Wireless Introduces the MOTORAZR VE20
New handset provides impressive combination of entertainment and
communication
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. --(Business Wire)-- Sep 22, 2008
Alltel Wireless is proud to introduce the MOTORAZR VE20, designed for
consumers seeking form, function and fun. The VE20 combines the features
that helped make the RAZR an iconic handset with a sleek new look and
improved talk time and standby time.
The sophisticated MOTORAZR VE20 features a large external screen with
touch-sensitive controls to give the user easy access to recent calls,
music and messaging, without ever having to open the phone. An
impressive combination of communication features and entertainment
applications provides users with the ultimate multimedia experience1.
Users can also connect and disconnect the Bluetooth function from the
external touch screen without opening the flip. The new VE20 is
available in navy and licorice and is the lightest RAZR ever, weighing
only 3.17oz. The VE20 also features 250 minutes of talk time and 360
hours of standby time2.
“The RAZR is one of the most popular wireless
handsets of all time, and Alltel’s next
generation RAZR, the VE20, will impress anyone seeking form, function
and fun in their wireless device,” said Brian
Ullem, vice president of device strategy at Alltel Wireless. “This
latest addition to our handset lineup continues our mission of providing
our customers with the phones they want at prices that they can afford.”
The MOTORAZR VE20 includes many popular features including a 2MP camera
with video, MP3 player with 3.5mm headset jack capabilities, GPS
capabilities1 and an expandable memory slot.
The phone is preloaded with applications including Alltel Search1,
City ID1, Alltel Navigation1,
and Aricent Celltop1. The phone also is Music
Connect capable1, providing users with the
ability to easily move music from the PCs onto their handset3.
Beginning today, Alltel customers can be among the first to order the
MOTORAZR VE20 at www.alltel.com/motove20
for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate. The MOTORAZR VE20 will be
available in retail stores on and alltel.com on September 25th.
Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice to the customer’s
wireless experience with its exclusive “My
Circle” feature, giving customers unlimited
calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network for free.
Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving
customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time,
without extending their current contract.
To access the multimedia content associated with this release, please
visit www.thenewsmarket.com/alltel.
Registered members will find broadcast quality video for their purposes,
free of charge.
Alltel is owner and operator of the nation’s
largest wireless network and has more than 13 million customers. For
more information about Alltel, please visit www.alltel.com.
1Network and/or SIM card dependent feature not
available in all areas. Airtime, data charges and/or additional charges
may apply.
2All talk and standby times are quoted in
Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on
network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features
selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.
3The unauthorized transfer of copyrighted
materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright Laws of the
United States and other countries. This device is intended solely for
transferring non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the
copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally permitted to
transfer. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any material,
please contact your legal advisor.
Alltel Wireless
Andrew Moreau, 501-905-7962
Vice President - Corporate Communications
andrew.moreau@alltel.com
or
Lucie Pathmann, 501-905-5553
Director - Marketing Communications
lucie.r.pathmann@alltel.com