Is Alltel Really Unlimited?

staylory · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 19

Hey guys I can't seem to get a clear answer. I used to have Hughesnet and they had a FAP (fair access policy which considering I was paying 80$ a month and had a download limit I didn't find very fair). ANYWAYS! I'm just a little concerned that alltel's plan may not be unlimited. I know verizon says their connection is unlimited but at the same time only allow 5G and hughesnet advertises unlimited yet you still have a limit.

Is Alltel's unlimited internet access truly unlimited?

Thanks,
-Taylor

tjfluharty · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 11

As far as I know, Alltel's service is truly unlimited. I've had no phone calls or extra charges on the bill and I download quite heavily. If I had to ballpark it I would say around 15-18 gigs a month if that helps at all.

lewxam · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject:

Their "terms and conditions" don't state anything about limits or what you can or cannot download.

lewgard · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 11

I spoke to an alltel rep. a few hours ago, and at the beginning of our conversation she told me the service is unlimited usage. Just prior to hanging up, I asker her to confirm if it is unlimited bandwidth, and she said "yes".

tjfluharty: Are you comfortable with their speed?

staylory · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 19

I get a download speed of around 60-70kbps, which is taking me forever to download the halo 2 maps lol but at least I can download them!

Capt Ron · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

My usage is high enough that the bill reads data 99999, and haven't ever had any additional billing.

cath-ode · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:55 am Post subject:

actually when i talked to alltel about the terms and agreements... (in the terms and agreements it does state limitations)...she said she has rarly ever seen anyone go over.

http://www.alltel.com/wps/portal/AlltelPublic/Content?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/Personal/home/p/axcessservices/terms.html

Unlimited Axcess Broadband and MobileLink services cannot be used for the following:
1. Up/down-loading or streaming of movies, music, or games;
2. With server devices or with host computer apps, including web camera posts/broadcasts, automatic data feeds, VOIP, or file sharing;
3. As a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections;
4. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing.

But i do indeed do all of the above =P

GraphicWonders · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:46 am Post subject:

whyzeman · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 128

stratman4300 · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 15

Am I reading this correctly??

"technically" i can't use alltell's EVDO for Games or Youtube???

F34R · EVDO Junkie Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 196

browse around and you'll see that everything in that quote you have is being done by numerous people, probably ALL of them lol.

whyzeman · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 128

I've been YouTubing so much, the servers are practically begging for my mercy.

cath-ode · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:03 am Post subject:

yeah, i dont think they really care. they just put it there to discourage ppls i guess... =\

staylory · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 19

The part about not being able to use it is listed under the Axcess part of Alltel's site not the internet part. Does it still apply or, are these two different services they offer with the Axcess being more restricted on usage?

This is where I found the quote:
http://www.alltel.com/wps/portal/AlltelPublic/Content?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/Personal/home/p/axcessservices/terms.html

otter5555 · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 12

i have both sprint and alltel. i dl 40-50 gigs per month each and have done so for over a year.

they are really unlimited.

otter