Alltel and AtomFilms(R) Launch Film Contest for Wireless Phone Users

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Alltel Corp. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.

Title: Alltel and AtomFilms(R) Launch Film Contest for Wireless Phone Users; Contest on AtomFilms Site Challenges Consumers to Submit Films Shot on Wireless Phones; Top 10 Entries Receive Prizes Ranging from $1,000 to $5,000
Date: 6/15/2006 5:09:00 PM

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2006--Alltel Wireless
(NYSE:AT), America's largest network, and Atom Entertainment Inc.(TM),
the broadband entertainment leader, today announced a new contest on
the AtomFilms Web site (www.atomfilms.com) calling on consumers to
submit original short films. The contest invites wireless phone users
to submit video clips, filmed on their wireless handset, featuring
their circle of friends and family.

The contest's "Are You Circle Worthy" theme is tied to the recent
launch of Alltel's exclusive "My Circle" calling feature. "My Circle"
enables Alltel Wireless customers to receive free unlimited calls to
and from their "My Circle" numbers any time of day. Customers on
select rate plans can choose any combination of wireless, home and
office numbers located anywhere in the U.S., regardless of local phone
company or wireless carrier.

"We're pleased to be working with Alltel to give mobile consumers
an opportunity to show their entertaining mobile videos to millions of
viewers on AtomFilms.com," said Scott Roesch, VP and GM of AtomFilms.
"This is our first contest for video shot on mobile phones, and we are
excited to see the innovative and creative content that is submitted."

"Just as 'My Circle' gives consumers unprecedented control over
who they can call for free, AtomFilms gives filmmakers unparalleled
control in their creativity to produce short films," said Laura Cook,
senior vice president of marketing communications at Alltel Wireless.
"The 'My Circle' exclusive feature has immediately changed the
landscape of wireless calling plans, and we believe short films shot
by wireless users will be the wave of the future."

Entries to the contest will be accepted at
http://alltel.atomfilms.com until 11:59 p.m. PST on July 10. Ten
entries will be selected on the basis of best interpretation of the
"Are You Circle Worthy" theme, artistic technique and production
quality. All 10 finalists will win $1,000 and have their short films
posted on AtomFilms. Between Aug. 15 and Aug. 28 consumers will have
the opportunity to vote for their favorite of the 10 chosen finalists.
The Grand Prize winner will be announced on Sept. 19, winning a Grand
Prize of $5,000. Complete contest rules and details of film
submission, can be found at http://alltel.atomfilms.com .

Alltel is a customer-focused communications company with more than
15 million customers in 37 states and nearly $10 billion in annual
revenues.

About AtomFilms(R)

AtomFilms(R) is the world's leading channel for original
short-form entertainment. This award-winning Web site
(www.atomfilms.com) offers on-demand viewing of a diverse and
distinguished catalog of more than 1,000 shorts in every genre,
enabling new and innovative artists to reach millions of viewers
worldwide. AtomFilms is a service of broadband entertainment leader
Atom Entertainment, Inc. (formerly AtomShockwave Corp.) based in San
Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit www.atomfilms.com
and www.atomentertainment.com.

Atom Entertainment and AtomFilms are trademarks of Atom
Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document
are the property of their respective owners.


SOURCE: Alltel