Alltel Touch gets firmware update, EV-DO Rev. A included

Make us proud, Alltel! The number five carrier's really been going all-out as of late, doing an impressive job of keeping its offerings in line with the big boys -- and in some cases, outdoing 'em with hot exclusives like the Glimmer. Once again, they've gotten the jump on their larger, heavier competition by becoming the first carrier to release a firmware upgrade for the Vogue (the Alltel Touch, in this case) that ups the radio to EV-DO Rev. A speeds. Speedy uploads aside, the upgrade includes some Bluetooth fixes and adds the ability to receive video messages. Sprint, Verizon -- your move.

[Via phoneArena]

[periks19 Posted Apr 23rd 2008 10:49PM]

Wow alltel came with the update first than sprint got to give credit to them verizon lol they just came out with the device.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 23rd 2008 11:30PM]

nice 1x icon!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 24th 2008 12:21PM]

Not sure if its just me.. but menu switching seems about 2x as fast since the ROM upgrade.

EVDO speed seems to be the same...

[Mills00013 Posted Apr 24th 2008 1:58PM]

Just because you did the upgrade doesnt mean that the towers are capable of Rev A. Alltel is still working on doing most of their REV A upgrade but should be completely rolled out before you know it! at least you phone can support it.

Btw, way to go Alltel! Hit the big guys where it counts. data...