[slammin86]

I would like to get a bold or storm to use with my alltel plan. Is it possible to get an unlocked one to work with alltel?

[ndub33]

Alltel uses CDMA technology. You can't unlock a CDMA device for use with other carriers. Nor will a GSM based Bold work with CDMA.

[Dubdub]

If you wait a bit, once Alltell becomes fully integrated into Verizon, you will be able to get the 9530 Storm.

[jbairdjr]

True. You will be a Verizon customer soon anyway. Just upgrade when they take you in.

[slammin86]

I called about transferring and they said I had to wait until my alltel contract was up. I figured they would let me transfer early to eliminate the old alltel customers and plans.

[dc/dc]

Also, do a search on the terms 9530, Storm, and Alltel.

Since the buyout, some people have been able to make Verizon devices work on Alltel.

[Motorcycle Mama]

And if that method doesn't work for you, you will be able to upgrade to a new phone without the ETF 120 days before the end of your contract. But you will have to change to a Verizon plan. You will not be able to keep your Alltel plan with a Verizon device.