Whether in New York trying to find directions, or visiting California and looking for the perfect restaurant, Alltel Wireless customers now have access to GPS applications outside of their home network area with the availability of LBS (location based services) Nationwide Roaming.

Alltel Wireless customers with GPS-capable handsets will benefit from this industry-leading feature, as they now have the ability to use any of Alltel’s navigation and location based applications nationwide.  In addition to the existing network, Alltel LBS applications will now function in more than 45 major metro areas that were previously inoperable before of this network enhancement.  Standard roaming charges apply, making it easy to access the services needed, wherever and whenever needed.

“Through LBS Nationwide Roaming, our customers are able to use a GPS application when it matters most, especially when they are in unfamiliar territory,” said Kristi Crum, director of multimedia content for Alltel Wireless.  “LBS Nationwide Roaming is another example of Alltel recognizing the needs of its customers and delivering a solution.”

Alltel currently offers an impressive suite of GPS applications including TeleNav GPS Navigator and Alltel Navigation, providing vital navigation tools directly on customer handsets.  In addition, Alltel’s WHERE application helps direct customers to desired points of interest including gas stations, shops, restaurants, hotels, parks, golf courses, ATMs, hospitals and schools.

Alltel also offers Axcess Family Finder, a service that enables parents to determine the location of their child's Axcess Family Finder-capable phone from the Web or their mobile phone. Axcess Family Finder features easy-to-use interactive maps to monitor or guide family members to specific locations.

LBS Nationwide Roaming will also benefit businesses with mobile workforces, as Alltel’s TimecardGPS application will now work coast-to-coast.  The application enables users to track an employee’s location, record shift time and capture job or work order information from LBS-enabled wireless phones.

Alltel Wireless offers features including "My Circle” which gives customers the freedom to choose who they call for free – any 5, 10 or 20 numbers on any network; Anytime Plan Changes which gives customers the flexibility to change their rate plan any time, without extending their contract; and Celltop, its exclusive and patent-pending technology which provides customers an easier way to access, manage and organize a wide range of information already available on their phones.