These days it really pays to shop around for an Alltel cell phone It should always be on a web shopper's list to check ebay - not only will you save money on used Alltel cell phones, but the selection and availability are huge. Used Alltel cell phones are cheap and plentiful on ebay, and you can safely purchase and save an incredible amount of money.

Why go with a lesser model, or fewer features, when you can buy a used Alltel cell phone that is often in basically brand-new condition for way less that a new phone? And you won't have to sign up for another one or two year contract just to get a better price on the phone. Buying through ebay is very safe these days - check the seller's feedback ratings, experience, etc. before you buy, and you'll have virtually no risk.

Some people take impeccable care of their cell phones - I know my wife does. Whoever buys her used cell phone is a lucky guy. Mine, on the other hand, get so beat up that I can't even think of selling it.

Thanks to websites like ebay, there's really no need to buy insurance for many cell phones these days. Many people don't realize that most cell phone insurance policies have a large deductible (mine was $50.00, which they never told me when I bought the insurance). Why pay that if you can go to ebay and buy a really nice replacement Alltel cell phone, often for less than the deductible on your insurance policy!

On June 5, 2008, Verizon Wireless announced it would acquire Alltel Wireless in a deal valued at $28.1 billion. The merger was approved by the FCC on November 4, 2008, and completed on January 9, 2009. With this merger, Verizon Wireless now has approximately 83.7 million wireless subscribers and covers nearly the entire United States population making it the largest network in the country by area covered and number of subscribers. However, 2.1 million of these customers will soon be divested, per the conditions of FCC and DOJ approval of the merger.

The Alltel name will eventually be retired after 65 years of business. Customers should begin seeing Verizon Wireless on their statements and other material formerly carrying the name as early as March 2009.