Verizon to acquire Alltel
Posted on June 5th, 2008 in News, Verizon | No Comments »
Verizon will once again be the biggest carrier in the United States by absorbing Alltel. Priced at $6 billion, this acquisition will bring 13 million subscribers to Verizon in 34 states. Merger should be completed by the end of the year.
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Alltel is sweetening the deal for loyal customers of My Circle plans by adding you a free number. So if you have been on that plan for at least 2 years, instead of 10 and 20 numbers, you’ll now get 11 and 21 numbers. It doesn’t seem like much, but a freebie now and then doesn’t hurt anyone.