Alltel to Provide Wireless Service to Assist Hurricane Katrina Victims
November 23 2005 - 10:33AM
Business Wire
Alltel (NYSE: AT) today announced it will participate in a
voluntary federal program to help victims of Hurricane Katrina
obtain wireless service. Alltel will offer wireless service or
credits for new and existing customers who meet eligibility
requirements established by the Federal Communications Commission.
"Hurricane Katrina devastated Gulf Coast communities where Alltel
has deep roots, so we are very pleased to take part in this effort
to help the victims," Harry Bruns, Alltel's president of wireless
services. "The Federal Communications Commission is to be commended
for adapting the existing Lifeline program so that it can be an
important part of the recovery effort." To qualify for assistance,
customers must be approved or eligible for disaster housing
assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Only one
member of each FEMA-qualified household will be eligible for
Lifeline assistance. More information is available at
www.alltel.com/lifeline. Alltel is a customer-focused
communications company with more than 15 million customers in 36
states and nearly $10 billion in annual revenues. Alltel, NYSE: AT
www.alltel.com
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