Alltel Wireless and LG today announced two new handsets equipped with Alltel's Touch2Talk walkie-talkie service. The LG AX390 and AX355 handsets are exclusively available from Alltel Wireless beginning today.

The AX355, in addition to delivering Touch2Talk service, features a 1.3 megapixel camera, Axcess picture and video messaging, built-in speakerphone and voice-activated dialing. It also features hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology and BREW 2.1. It is Axcess Web capable and works on Alltel's Axcess MobileLink network.

The AX355 comes equipped with Axcess Instant Messaging. Axcess Instant Messaging from Alltel Wireless allows users to chat while they're on the go with AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger. Alltel customers can use an existing IM account or sign up for a new one. Standard text messaging rates apply.

The AX355 is available from Alltel for $69.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. This discounted price is available to new customers on two-year service agreements as well as to existing eligible customers on qualifying rate plans.