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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Alltel today announced that it has completed its purchase of First Cellular of Southern Illinois, a locally owned wireless provider based in Mt. Vernon, Ill.

Alltel announced plans to purchase First Cellular in February.

First Cellular covers a population of 485,000 in 24 Illinois counties and its network includes major transportation corridors connecting population centers in St. Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis and Evansville, Ind., and Louisville, Ky.

With this all-cash transaction, Alltel adds wireless operations that complement its growing presence in the Midwest.

Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has more than 10 million wireless customers.

For more information contact:

Andrew Moreau 501-905-7962
Vice President - Corporate Communications
andrew.moreau@alltel.com

Scott Morris 501-905-4094
Specialist - Corporate Communications
scott.l.morris@alltel.com

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