Alltel cell phones range from the basic to the advanced, with some phone more rugged and expandable than others. Alltel offers flip phones, camera phones, and personal organizers, so there are options for users of all levels. As far as extras and utilities go, games, text messaging, custom ring tones, email, wallpaper, picture messaging, video messaging, and web access are all available.

Selecting Your Alltel Phone
Alltel offers plenty of basic starter models for those who don't want or need to invest in a top-of-the-line phone. With a personal organizer, speakerphone, polyphonic ring tones, alarm clock speed dial, and voice-activated dialing, even more basic Alltel phones usually have all the standard features you'd expect, and naturally, they're less expensive than many other phone models offered through Alltel. For a bit extra, you can also take advantage of text messaging, email, and web access with Alltel's optional wireless services.

An MMC/SD expansion card slot is also a feature worth paying a bit extra for. With this convenient feature, you can add utilities and games to your phone. In essence, having the expansion card slot allows you a great deal of flexibility and longevity for an affordable price.

Smartphones are also available with Alltel service. With email, web browsing, and PDA capabilities--along with all standard phone functions--Alltel phones offer robust feature packages. If you plan on texting often, it's a good idea to look for a smartphone or PDA with a QWERTY keyboard. Also, Bluetooth connectivity allows users to synch quickly and easily, making it a worthwhile feature even on less feature-rich phones.