LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Alltel, owner of America's largest wireless network, and Nokia, a world leader in mobile communications, announced today that the Nokia 6235i mobile phone is available at Alltel stores.
"The Nokia 6235i bar phone features a refined, slim design with chrome accents and a color display that customers will love," said Wade McGill, vice president of wireless product management at Alltel. "In addition, the Nokia 6235i phone is Alltel's first handset that lets customers purchase ringtones and phone wallpapers without leaving the Mobile Web portal."
"Alltel and Nokia are both recognized for delivering the highest level of quality, value and technology to consumers, and the new Nokia 6235i phone with Alltel service is a perfect example of this shared commitment to customer satisfaction," said Timo Ihamuotila, senior vice president of CDMA for Nokia. "We're excited to be working with Alltel to introduce the Nokia 6235i phone to consumers throughout their markets."
The Nokia 6235i phone features a camera, video recorder, voice dialing, speakerphone and built-in FM radio (requires headset, sold separately). It has an easy-to-use joystick keypad design with five-way scroll. And it includes wireless infrared connectivity that enables users to synchronize their phone books, calendars, and to-do lists with compatible PCs using Nokia PC Suite software, available free at nokia.com/us.
The phone is available through Alltel for $69.99. This discounted price is available to new customers on two-year service agreements as well as to existing eligible customers on qualifying rate plans.
Axcess Mobile Web 2.0, in addition to downloading ringtones and wallpapers, enables customers to browse Web sites, send and receive email, play Web games and receive news, weather and sports alerts and directory information on their phones. Axcess Mobile Web can be added to any service plan for $5.99 per month.
