Best Alltel Phones

Alltel is a regional carrier that ranks highly in specific areas of the country, including Cleveland in the Midwest, as well as parts of the Southeast, such as Charlotte and Tampa. Despite the carrier's small reach, it offers a number of stylish and productive devices. The best Alltel phones -- touch-screen devices, music phones, a BlackBerry -- can easily compete with those of larger carriers. Alltel is currently is the process of merging with Verizon Wireless.
HTC Touch Diamond

HTC Touch Diamond

Smartphone with virtual QWERTY keyboard on 3-D touch screen

Pros: Compatible with Sprint's high-speed 3G network, Virtual QWERTY keyboard on touch screen, 3.2-megapixel camera, Performs most functions well, reviews say

Cons: Can be sluggish, No flash for camera, Disappointing battery life, No microSD slot

Best Alltel PhonesSprint PCSVerizon Wireless
from $199.99 with new contract
 
HTC Touch Pro

HTC Touch Pro

Best Sprint smartphone with touch screen

Pros: Full physical QWERTY keyboard, Large touch screen, Wi-Fi capability

Cons: Battery life is criticized, Sluggish, Verizon version panned in major review

Best Alltel PhonesSprint PCSVerizon Wireless
from $249.99 with new contract
 
LG Rhythm AX585

LG Rhythm AX585

Alltel's best music phone

Pros: Sophisticated music player, FM transmitter, Mechanical scroll wheel, Excellent audio quality, Easy-to-use keypad

Cons: Mediocre photo quality, Touch-sensitive keys can be tricky

Best Alltel PhonesU.S. Cellular
From $50 with new contract
 
Samsung Hue II SCH-R600

Samsung Hue II SCH-R600

Midrange music phone with interchangeable faceplates

Pros: Interchangeable faceplates, 2-megapixel camera, Music player with dedicated controls, Easy-to-access microSD slot, Support for GPS, XM radio, Can shoot video

Cons: Some complaints about static, Poor LCD resolution, Some complaints about battery life

Best Alltel Phones
Free with new contract
 
BlackBerry Curve 8300 series

BlackBerry Curve 8300 series

The best BlackBerry for Alltel and MetroPCS

Pros: Superb full QWERTY keypad, Excellent push email and data syncing, Expandable memory, Newer models have Wi-Fi connectivity, Good call quality

Cons: Doesn't render HTML email, Sluggish web browser, Some versions don't have Wi-Fi or GPS, Uses poky EDGE network (not high-speed 3G)

Best Alltel PhonesAT&TMetroPCSNextelSprint PCST-MobileVerizon Wireless
from Free with new contract
 

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