Take the Hint: Motorola’s newest slider phone comes to Alltel Wireless

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Alltel Wireless, America’s largest wireless network, and Motorola have found the perfect way to keep customers connected to their social ‘circle.’ The Motorola HintTM, a vertical slider phone that keeps users in touch, will be available on November 28th in Alltel retail stores and at alltel.com.


The innovative slider design of the Motorola Hint includes a full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated keys for the 2 MP camera, MP3 player and Web access. The Motorola Hint puts the most frequently used features on the main screen giving easy access to e-mail, voicemail and messaging - letting users spend less time scrolling through menus and more time communicating with their family and friends. Even with a large 2.5” display screen, the compact 4.23 oz handset can easily slip into a pocket or purse.


“Wireless customers communicate in so many different ways, and they want their cell phones to be a portal to their social networks and the Internet,” said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy at Alltel Wireless. “The Motorola Hint gives them a fun and sophisticated way to stay in touch with the people who matter most.”


Preloaded with popular applications such as Alltel Navigation powered by Telenav, XM Radio Mobile and Aricent Celltop, the Motorola Hint gives users a complete mobile experience. Threaded messaging keeps users organized while the video capture and playback helps them stay creative. The phone also comes equipped with Bluetooth capabilities, advanced voice recognition dialing, a USB high speed port and 3.5 mm headset jack.

Music lovers will enjoy the powerful and versatile Motorola Hint, which features external music keys that allow for easy playback control and browsing of song files. The phone also features high speed EVDO internet compatibility and a microSD removable memory slot that can hold up to 8 GB - perfect for fast song downloads and file storage.


Beginning on November 28th, Alltel Wireless will be offering customers the Motorola Hint for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. This discounted price is for new customers on two-year service agreements, as well as existing eligible customers on qualifying rate plans.


Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice and flexibility to the customer’s wireless experience with its exclusive “My Circle” feature, giving customers unlimited calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network.


Alltel Wireless also offers Anytime Plan Changes, which give customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time, without extending their current contract.


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