Alltel Wireless offers BlackBerry 8703e

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

Title: Alltel Wireless offers BlackBerry 8703e with wireless broadband service and GPS Navigation
Date: 12/7/2006 1:00:00 PM


Sleek handheld delivers high-speed e-mail, application and browser

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. & WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7,
2006--Alltel Wireless (NYSE: AT), America's largest network, and
Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM)(TSX: RIM) today announced that
the BlackBerry(R) 8703e wireless handset is available to Alltel
customers. The BlackBerry 8703e supports phone, e-mail, messaging,
organizer, browser and other mobile applications that work on Alltel's
next generation high-speed Axcess Broadband network and supports
turn-by-turn navigation with its built-in GPS capabilities.

"The BlackBerry 8703e is a great fit for mobile professionals who
demand superior e-mail, browsing and voice performance in a secure,
lightweight, all-in-one device," said Wade McGill, senior vice
president of product management for Alltel Wireless. "On Alltel's
Axcess Broadband network, the BlackBerry 8703e provides customers with
wireless access to the Internet at speeds comparable to wired
broadband connections such as cable modem or DSL."

The BlackBerry 8703e is available from Alltel for $249.99 after a
$50 mail-in rebate. The price is available to new customers on
two-year service agreements as well as to existing eligible customers
on qualifying rate plans.

"The BlackBerry 8703e running on the Alltel Network is a
high-performance productivity tool that delivers the functionality and
flexibility that mobile professionals want while away from their
desk," said Mark Guibert, vice president, corporate marketing,
Research In Motion. "We are very pleased to be working together to
offer this powerful handset to Alltel customers."

The BlackBerry 8703e allows customers to maintain wireless
connectivity nationwide to a full suite of applications. It features a
bright, high-resolution color LCD screen that provides ample workspace
for viewing e-mail, Web pages, and other applications. Intelligent
light sensing technology automatically optimizes screen lighting
levels for viewing in outdoor, indoor and dark environments. The full
QWERTY keyboard enables rapid, efficient and accurate message typing
and information entry on the go.

The BlackBerry 8703e also offers first-rate phone features in a
design that provides a natural feel while dialing. Placing calls with
one hand is fast and simple and the handset includes large, dedicated
"send," "end," and "mute" phone keys. The handset features intuitive
call management tools, such as smart dialing, conference calling,
speed dialing and call forwarding. And it comes with a built-in
speakerphone, support for polyphonic and MP3 ringtones and integrated
Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.

The BlackBerry 8703e runs on Alltel Wireless' Axcess Broadband
network, which offers average data speeds of 400 to 700 Kbps with
maximum speeds of up to 2.4 Mbps(1). The EVDO (evolution data
optimized) service provides Alltel Wireless customers with the ability
to surf the Internet and access e-mail, calendars and large,
graphic-rich files in dozens of markets, including Cleveland,
Charlotte, Tampa and Phoenix. Alltel plans to launch Axcess Broadband
in numerous additional cities in 2006 and 2007, giving it one of the
largest EVDO footprints of any U.S. carrier. Where Axcess Broadband is
not yet offered, the BlackBerry 8703e operates seamlessly on Alltel's
Axcess MobileLink 1xRTT network with average data speeds of 40-70 Kbps
with bursts up to 144 Kbps.

Alltel is offering the BlackBerry 8703e with key value-added
applications designed to maximize utility from the powerful handset. A
mobile software store from Handango(TM) enables on-device software
purchases from a catalog of productivity and entertainment titles.
Handmark(R) Pocket Express(TM) delivers news, weather, sports, maps,
directory look-ups, movie showtimes and other mobile content to Alltel
subscribers. And TeleNav GPS Navigator(TM) leverages the built-in
assisted-GPS technology of the handset to provide turn-by-turn, voice
and onscreen driving directions to virtually any U.S. destination.
Customers can find these applications at www.handango.com/alltel,
www.handmark.com/alltel, and www.telenav.com, respectively, and will
soon be able to have them delivered via "Virtual Preload" directly to
their BlackBerry 8703e.

About Research In Motion

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile
communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware,
software and services that support multiple wireless network
standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to
time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging,
Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables
a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance
their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's
portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded
technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world
and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, software development
tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements.
Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices
in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq
Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM).
For more information, visit: www.blackberry.com or www.rim.com.

About Alltel

Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless
network and has more than 11 million wireless customers.


Alltel, NYSE: AT

www.alltel.com

(1) Within EV-DO data wireless service coverage area only. Speed
claims based on Alltel network tests. Actual data speeds vary based on
network capacity and application design.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant
to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such
as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify
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update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.

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symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In
Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered
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representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third party
products or services.



CONTACT: Alltel
Dale Ingram, 501-905-6078
Vice President - Public Relations
dale.ingram@alltel.com
or
Scott Morris, 501-905-4094
Manager - Corporate Communications
scott.l.morris@alltel.com
or
Brodeur (for RIM)
Marisa Conway, 212-771-3639
mconway@brodeur.com
or
RIM Investor Contact:
RIM Investor Relations
519-888-7465
investor_relations@rim.com

SOURCE: Alltel

[Shockwave13]

I have to laugh at Alltel posting this after the 8703 has already been out for a few weeks thats just dumb.

[LittleRockAlltelATS-Data]

Alltel launched the 8703e November 22, 2006 actually this was a complete launch, some markets didnt get the 8703e on that day.