Virginia is for AT&T lovers – accelerates upgrades in state

AT&T is bumping their schedule by at least 6 months in switching over wireless assets purchased from Verizon in June. The company expects the work to be completed by the end of this year or the beginning of next (confirming all their jobs have a large window). In addition to enhanced coverage for Virginians, AT&T will launch Alltel in new geographic regions in the state.

“Every residential Alltel customer in these areas joining AT&T as a result of the transaction will receive an offer for a brand new AT&T handset at no additional cost.(2) Customers will be able to choose their free device from a list of the latest AT&T 3G handsets that are comparable to what they have today.(3) Additionally, the vast majority of customers choosing free comparable devices will be able to keep their existing rate plans, and none of these customers will be required to assume an additional contract term.”

It would seem every residential Alltel customer will be forced to upgrade, not a horrible thing but something to be aware of. Welcome to 3G Danville, Norton and South Hill and Virginia Rural Service Areas (RSA) 1 and 8.

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