The Verizon/Alltel merger:

Verizon headline news released on June 5, 2008 stated “Verizon Wireless To Acquire Alltel; Will Expand Nation’s Most Reliable Wireless Network”

So, now we know that the rumors are true. Verizon and Alltel are merging. Verizon is taking over alltel making them a larger wireless provider.

“This move will create an enhanced platform of network coverage, spectrum and customer care to better serve the growing needs of both Alltel and Verizon Wireless customers for reliable basic and advanced broadband wireless services,” said Lowell McAdam, Verizon Wireless president and chief executive officer.

Many consumers are concerned about their coverage and have questions about the merger. From a personal experience, Alltel has not always have the best costumer service and long lines are the norm. But consumers are willing to put up with the long wait and costumer service issues for  the service.  I have never experienced Verizon but from what I have seen, there network coverage is great. See my experience on  ”How much do I hate Sprint?”, it tells about a Verizon experience.

-TaWana

Source: Verizon.Com, Retried from http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2008/verizon-wireless-to-acquire.html