Alltel Corp. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Alltel Wireless launches Jump Music Date: 5/11/2007 8:30:00 AM Free, Easy-to-Use Software Helps Customers Transform Wireless Phones into Mobile Music Players LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2007--Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, today launched Jump Music, a free and easy-to-use software that enables customers to transfer compatible music files from personal computers to their wireless phones. The PC-based Jump Music application gives Alltel Wireless customers greater control over their mobile music experience, empowering them to find, manage and easily transfer music files with the simple click of a button. "For those who have been waiting for an easy way for customers to put music on their phones - Jump Music is it," said Wade McGill, senior vice president of wireless products for Alltel. "Jump Music makes it incredibly simple for our customers to take their music with them anywhere they go, and it demonstrates our commitment to providing customers choice and control over their wireless experience." Jump Music, developed by strategic-creative consultancy frog design, is available for download at www.alltel.com/jumpmusic. The site features a user-friendly interface and enables customers to easily navigate to eMusic - one of the world's largest online music stores - where they can purchase additional music from eMusic's vast catalog of more than 2.5 million tracks in the DRM-free MP3 format. New Jump Music users will also enjoy a special introductory offer of 35 free eMusic tracks. Jump Music is initially compatible with five Alltel phones: the LG AX8600, MOTOKRZR K1m and MOTORAZR V3m, and the Samsung u520 as well as The Wafer by Samsung. Jump Music Accessory Kits, featuring a 256 MB memory card, USB cable and a stereo headset, are available at Alltel Wireless retail stores or online at www.shopalltel.com for just $49.99. Alltel Wireless offers exclusive features including "My Circle," allowing customers to choose who they call for free - any 10 numbers, any network; Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers the flexibility to change their rate plan any time, without extending their contract; and Celltop, a patent-pending technology that offers customers an easier way to access, manage and organize a wide range of information already available on their phones. Alltel (NYSE: AT) is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has 12 million customers. For more information about Alltel, please visit www.alltel.com. CONTACT: Alltel Wireless 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 SOURCE: Alltel Wireless
Jump Music New!!!!! NOW YOU CAN FINALLY PUT MUSIC ON YOUR PHONE FOR FREE!http://alltel.com/axcess/music_details.html?id=4 Why should I get it? Mobilize your Music Keep your music as close as you keep your phone. Jump Music makes it easy to "jump" your favorite tunes from your PC to your wireless phone. Just choose it, move it and rock to it. Free, Jump Music software quickly creates your music library with music already on your PC Move songs to your wireless phone with the click of a button or drag and drop Use Jump Music to import your favorite CDs Check out album art for each song Use eMusic to buy new music with more than 2 million songs to choose from. Plus, get 35 free downloads when you register Personalize your experience by choosing your favorite background color View build information. What do I need? Jump Music is all about you and your music — songs you love, and songs that make you move. To get started, make sure you have a jump music capable phone and a Jump Music accessory kit. Then just follow these 4 steps: 1. Check and see if your PC is capable, then download Jump Music. 2. Connect phone to PC 3. Move music to phone 4. Listen to your music on the go! More information and additional PC requirements. Jump Music Download Build 89 - 5/11/2007 Checksum: e564c5e7c562f8508934eb14d54f77a4
I just downloaded it myself. It does work good. I already put a bunch of music on a Razr, and a Samsung U520.
Big thumbs down from me as it does not support the e815...that makes no sense at all...why not support one of your best selling phones? even if it is discontinued...
Dunno... the e815 is a pretty popular phone. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense not to have the e815 support Jump. The e815 is still available on Alltel's webstie and some sales offices, though not from Customer Service anymore. It seems, based on the press release, that other phones may be compatible in the future, though since the e815 is all but discontinued, as you say, I wonder if it will be one of those phones.
I wasn't aware that the E815 would be discontinued (DAMN, I nearly bought that phone!). But. From a $$$, I do notice that, aside from the Wafer, the compatible phones are higher in price than the Moto e815. Maybe that's a way to entice you get the "higher end" phones.
It is still the best phone for reception and has all the features you want. The only thing it doesn't have is external MP3 controls. Other then that it is still the best phone they sell.
Huh? The E815 most certainly IS available from Customer Service. I'm looking at it's CDF availability (that's how we order phones through CS - Customer Direct Fullfillment) and it is still showing as in stock AND available.
Fair enough. Customer Service confirmed that this morning. They also told me that the e815 has been out for about a year and its rebate was set to expire at the end of the month so it is probably close to "end of life," though it is not officially in that status yet. I still don't think the e815 will ever be Jump Music capable, though.
